Torque limiter assembly

The U.S. Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers of a Torque Limiter Assembly (part number NF53400-03A, NSN 1680-01-232-5160RK) for the B-1B platform. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to determine the best acquisition strategy and assess whether the requirement can be competed or set aside for small business. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package that includes comprehensive business information, such as company name, address, CAGE code, business classification status, and relevant certifications (small business, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone certified, 8(a) certified, or service-disabled veteran-owned designations). The Government is open to all potential sources, including large and small businesses. Responses must be submitted by February 17, 2026, to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil, with an additional deadline of March 9, 2026, noted for this pre-solicitation notice.

This pre-solicitation notice does not employ any set-aside designations, indicating that the procurement remains open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or ownership classification. No incumbent contractor or current supplier information is provided in this market research document. The Government requires the manufacture of 19 units of the torque limiter assembly to serve as spares, with the place of performance at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is purely a market research phase intended to inform future acquisition decisions. Interested contractors should note that this is not a formal Request for Proposal, no funds are currently available, and no contract award will result from this sources sought effort.