GearboxAssy_End_Item_F100_NSN_2840015493031NZ_PN_4087025-801

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, acting through the U.S. Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is seeking potential sources capable of manufacturing a Gearbox Assembly (Part Number 4087025-801, NSN 2840015493031NZ) for the F100 platform. This is a market research Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified manufacturers capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, and supply chain management. Prospective contractors must demonstrate capability to address diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, with potential responsibility for nonrecurring engineering costs to become an approved source. The government welcomes responses from all business types, including large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certified businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses, under NAICS Code 336412 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Interested parties must select the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button, submit detailed business information including company name, address, CAGE code, contact details, UEI, and business classification, and complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package by the March 20, 2026 deadline, with responses directed to 421scms.requirements.workflow@us.af.mil.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents new spares procurement with an estimated delivery date of October 27, 2027. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice, as unit prices will be established at contract award pending the market research findings. The government is conducting this market research to determine the optimal acquisition strategy and whether the requirement can be awarded competitively or set aside for small businesses. All interested sources must submit their Source Approval Request package electronically through DoD SAFE to 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil and stacy.cochran@us.af.mil. This notice does not represent a commitment to award a contract but rather an opportunity for potential sources to express interest and demonstrate their qualifications for future consideration.