NSN2840-01-231-1048_FlameHolder_J85_PN6005T64P40_FD2030-26-00145

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for manufacturing a flame holder component (Part Number 6005T64P40) for the J85 aircraft platform, with National Stock Number 2840-01-231-1048. This Sources Sought Synopsis is being managed by the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and seeks manufacturers capable of complete new part production including component procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and supply chain management. Interested vendors must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities and address potential supply chain challenges while completing a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The government has not specified particular evaluation criteria in this market research phase, as this is not a formal solicitation but rather an information-gathering effort. All responses and SAR packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE by September 1, 2025, with questions directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.

This opportunity is structured without any set-aside designations and is open to all business types, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The document does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this flame holder component. No award values or budget ranges have been disclosed, as this market research effort explicitly states that no funds are currently available to support the information requested. The estimated spares requirement date is July 31, 2026, providing approximately one year from the response deadline for potential contract performance. The government has not specified quantities needed for this spare part procurement, focusing instead on identifying qualified manufacturing sources for future acquisition planning.