NSN2840-01-323-5990_NozzleAugmenterEX_F100_PN4071141_FD2030-25-02440

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through the United States Air Force's 430th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research for the procurement of a Nozzle, Augmenter EX component (Part Number 4071141, NSN 2840-01-323-5990NZ) used in F100 engine applications. This Sources Sought Synopsis represents a new spares procurement opportunity requiring potential sources to demonstrate manufacturing capabilities including labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping operations. Interested vendors must be capable of supply chain management and logistics planning while addressing potential manufacturing source challenges. Companies responding to this market research must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit their business information by the September 29, 2025 deadline. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all business types, including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. No current incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the available documentation. The government has established an estimated spares requirement timeline with delivery expected by August 30, 2026. This represents a new spares buy with no repair requirements, indicating the government is seeking to establish a fresh procurement source for this critical aircraft engine component. The market research phase will help the government identify qualified manufacturers before proceeding with formal solicitation activities.