Receptacle assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, specifically the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center's 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for manufacturing a Receptacle Assembly (Part Number 16VP003-3, NSN 1680-01-057-3391RK) for the F-16 platform. This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR Part 10 for acquisition strategy development purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or contractual commitment. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, and supply chain management. Potential sources are required to submit business information including company name, CAGE code, contact details, business size classification, and relevant certifications (small business, woman-owned, 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, or disadvantaged business status) by selecting the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button. The response deadline is March 11, 2026, and vendors interested in formal qualification must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit it via DoD SAFE, with questions directed to the AFSC Small Business Office at afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning it will be open to all eligible business types. The government seeks to procure 27 units of the Receptacle Assembly and intends to determine whether the requirement can be pursued competitively or as a Small Business Set-Aside through this market research process. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC Code 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components). No incumbent contractor or current supplier information is provided in the notice. Vendors who wish to pursue qualification should direct their SAR submissions to 429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil and jenise.lucero.1.ctr@us.af.mil.