Sleeve, directional

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, through the U.S. Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research for the procurement of a Sleeve, Directional component (Part Number 6-61567-1, NSN 1650-00-625-6630) classified under NAICS Code 336413 with a 1,250-employee size standard. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued to determine acquisition strategy and competitive viability rather than a formal solicitation. Potential sources must demonstrate capability to manage the complete supply chain including procurement of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, shipping, and logistics planning. The government is interested in responses from Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Interested parties must select "Add Me to Interested Vendors" and submit business information responses by April 21, 2026, to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil, with a formal solicitation anticipated by May 13, 2026.

This procurement involves the new manufacture of spares with no repair requirement, with an estimated spares requirement of 21 units. No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity. No incumbent contractor or award value information has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Potential sources seeking to qualify must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit it through DoD SAFE or via email to the designated points of contact. Unit prices will be established at contract award, and the place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145. This market research phase will inform whether the effort can be conducted competitively or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside prior to formal solicitation.