Altimeter Pressuriz

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, operating through the Air Force Sustainment Center, is conducting market research for the procurement of altimeter/pressurization components (Part Number 138244, NSN 6685007259117RK) for the KC135 aircraft platform. The agency seeks to identify potential manufacturing sources capable of producing 56 spare units, with responsibilities encompassing component parts procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, and addressing manufacturing source challenges. The place of performance is designated as Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and this represents a new spares procurement with no associated repair requirements. Interested sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit comprehensive business information including company details, NAICS code, business size classification, and ownership status. The response deadline for this market research initiative is June 25, 2025.

This procurement does not currently utilize any set-aside designation, though the government is conducting market research to determine if the opportunity can be reserved for small businesses in the future. The agency has expressed interest in responses from all business categories, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) certified businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone certified businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement calls for manufacturing 56 units of the specified altimeter/pressurization component, which falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or current award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation documentation. The government has not disclosed budget ranges or estimated contract values for this procurement opportunity.