Linkage Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, specifically the 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, is seeking qualified manufacturers for linkage assembly spare parts (part number NF53601-03B, NSN 1680-01-144-9928RK) for the B-1B aircraft platform. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to provide complete manufacturing services including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping, with potential responsibility for supply chain management, logistics planning, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. The government is open to 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. This is a market research Sources Sought Synopsis with no formal solicitation currently available; responses will be used to determine competitive viability and small business set-aside eligibility rather than to make immediate contract awards. Vendors must submit responses by March 27, 2026, and should include detailed business information including company name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, phone, email, website, NAICS size classification, and relevant certifications, with questions directed to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current sources. The estimated spares requirement is 87 units with a minimum of 22 units and a maximum of 131 units, though unit prices will be established at the time of contract award and are not specified in this notice. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees, and the Federal Stock Class is 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). Interested vendors should note that potential sources may be required to bear nonrecurring engineering costs to achieve approved supplier status. The actual solicitation timeline and award value remain to be determined pending the results of this market research phase.