Fairing, Kneecap_End_Item_KC135_NSN_1560011480538FL_PN_65C18233-602

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FD20302700200
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Air Force Sustainment Center, 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron is conducting market research to identify potential sources for spares procurement of KC-135 aircraft fairing/kneecap components (NSN 1560-01-148-0538FL, P/N 65C18233-602), with responses due by September 10, 2026. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis only; no solicitation is currently available, no funds are committed, and no contractual award is guaranteed based on this market research effort.

Place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The Government seeks sources capable of manufacturing new components and furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources mitigation, and material shortage issue resolution.

The estimated spares requirement is a maximum quantity of 420 units. Unit prices will be established at contract award. The Government is interested in all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certified entities, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe.

Interested sources must select "Add Me to Interested Vendors" and submit business information responses by September 10, 2026, to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil. Potential sources wishing to qualify must also complete a Source Approval Request package and submit electronically through DoD SAFE.

Notice text

Spares Procurement of: Fairing, Kneecap

Platform: KC-135

NSN: 1560-01-148-0538FL
P/N: 65C18233-602

Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700200

AMC/AMSC: 1/C

Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command: AFMC
Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office: 424th SCMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
• Please submit responses by: 9/10/26

Classification

• Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 1560
• NAICS Code: 336413

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization: 424th SCMS
Workflow Email: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
SEND RESPONSES HERE

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential Spares Procurement sources for the requirements identified below and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. The Government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.
The 424th SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of the NSN(s) listed below.

REQUIREMENTS

Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s) listed below. Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award for the item(s) listed below. Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source. The spares requirement for this effort is identified below:

Part Number: 65C18233-602
NSN: 1560-01-148-0538FL
Estimated Spares Requirement: MAX QTY 420 EA

THIS IS A NEW SPARES BUY AND DOES NOT HAVE A REPAIR REQUIREMENT

Files

File Type Posted
MSS_1560011480538FL_PR FD20302700200.pdf PDF

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