Opportunity

SAM #FD20302602674

Market Research for Combustion Chamber Liner Spares for F108 Platform

Buyer

DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Posted

September 01, 2026

Respond By

October 02, 2026

Identifier

FD20302602674

NAICS

336413, 336412, 336419, 336415

This opportunity is a market research request from the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, part of DLA Aviation Oklahoma City under the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force. - Government Buyer: - 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center - Products Requested: - Combustion chamber liner for the F108 platform - National Stock Number (NSN): 2840-01-344-3232PN - Part Number: 9978M51G18 - New manufacture required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Requirements: - Vendors must be capable of full manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping - Includes supply chain management, logistics planning, and related engineering costs - Potential for nonrecurring engineering costs to become an approved source - Open to all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses - Notable Details: - Market research to determine acquisition strategy and potential for competition or small business set-aside - No repair requirement; only new manufacture spares - Estimated buy date is targeted for October 27, 2028 (subject to change) - Technical Information: - The combustion liner is a critical component for the F108 platform - Vendors must demonstrate capability to meet Air Force quality and supply chain standards

Description

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Spares Procurement of: LINER,COMBUSTION CH

Platform: F108

NSN: 2840013443232PN P/N: 9978M51G18

Notice ID (PR#): FD20302602674

AMC/AMSC: 1C

Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE Major Command: AFMC Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER Office: 421st SCMS Requirements Office

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original) • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA

Classification

• Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 2840 • NAICS Code: 336412

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,500 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization: 421st SCMS Workflow Email: 421scms.requirements.workflow@us.af.mil SEND RESPONSES HERE

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential Spares Procurement sources for the requirements identified below and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. The Government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.

The 421st SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of the NSN(s) listed below.

REQUIREMENTS

Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s) listed below. Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award for the item(s) listed below.

Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source. The spares requirement for this effort is identified below:

Part Number: 9978M51G18 NSN: 2840013443232PN Estimated Spares Requirement: 27 Oct 2028

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