NSN2935-01-202-5339_CoolerLubricating_C-130_PN8427707_FD2030-25-01972

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research for a Lubricating Cooler (NSN 2935-01-202-5339) associated with the C-130 aircraft platform. The 430th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking potential manufacturers capable of producing this spare part, which requires comprehensive capabilities including component procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and potential supply chain logistics management. This market research effort aims to identify qualified sources for new manufacturing of the cooler, with interested vendors required to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package by June 30, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically through DoD SAFE, with the procurement targeting a spares requirement date of May 22, 2026. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 335312, with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and the place of performance will be Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

The pre-solicitation notice is open to all business sizes, including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, with no specific set-aside designations currently in place. While no specific award value is mentioned, the document emphasizes that this is a market research effort with no guaranteed contract award. The procurement focuses on a single spare part for the C-130 aircraft, with the government seeking to understand manufacturing capabilities and potential sources for the Lubricating Cooler. Potential vendors should note that this is an exploratory phase designed to gather market intelligence and assess manufacturing capabilities. The comprehensive nature of the required manufacturing process suggests a detailed and rigorous evaluation of potential sources will be conducted.