Control-indicator

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center's 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for manufacturing Control-Indicator spare parts (part number 3281680-0102, NSN 6110-01-687-5359) for the KC-46 platform. Potential sources must demonstrate capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation and packaging, shipping, and supply chain management and logistics planning. The Government is open to soliciting all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certified firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation with available funding. Interested parties should submit responses to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil by the February 17, 2026 deadline, and those wishing to become qualified sources must complete and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through DoD SAFE.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation and identifies no incumbent contractors. The estimated spare requirement is 23 units with a total estimated value of $2,960,692.25, representing a new spares buy with no repair component. The requirement falls under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and is classified under Federal Stock Class 6110 for manufacturing electrical control equipment. Qualified sources should direct inquiries regarding the Tinker Source Approval Request process to the Air Force Sustainment Center Small Business Office at afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil and submit SAR packages electronically to 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil and jenise.lucero.1.ctr@us.af.mil.