Rod, Piston, Linear Actuating

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, specifically the United States Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to procure Rod, Piston, Linear Actuating components (NSN 1650-00-557-1510HS, Part Number 68A692553-2001) for F-15 aircraft spares. Potential contractors must demonstrate capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. 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. Interested vendors must complete a Source Approval Request package per Manufacturing Qualification Requirements and submit electronically to the designated Air Force email addresses with business information, point of contact details, CAGE code, NAICS classification, business size designation, and ownership status. The response deadline for this Sources Sought Synopsis is May 6, 2026, although this notice is for informational and planning purposes only with no funds currently available and no formal solicitation presently existing.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and involves the new manufacture of an estimated 6 units with no repair requirement. No current contractor or incumbent has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice. Unit prices and nonrecurring engineering costs will be established at the time of contract award, with no budget range disclosed at this preliminary stage. The place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and the applicable NAICS code 336413 carries a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This Sources Sought notice represents an early market research opportunity for contractors to express interest and capability before a formal solicitation is issued.