# SAM #FD20302700280

Sources sought for 17 KC-46 communication processors

**Buyer:** DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 24, 2026
**Identifier:** FD20302700280
**NAICS:** 336413, 423690

The U.S. Air Force is seeking market information on sources capable of supplying new communications processors for the KC-46 aircraft.
- **Government buyer:** Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force; 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron (424th SCMS), Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC).
- **Requirement:** 17 communication processors for the KC-46, NSN 6610016556120KT, part number 9D-84532-1.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM or vendor is identified in the notice. The item’s exact part number may limit interchangeability; no alternative products are specified.
- **Supplier capabilities:** Potential sources may need to provide new manufacture, component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Supply-chain and logistics support may also apply, and a Source Approval Request may be required.
- **Opportunity status:** This is a sources-sought market-research notice, not a solicitation or commitment to award. The Air Force is assessing acquisition approaches, including possible competition or a small-business set-aside.
- **Value and timing:** The estimated value is only a rough planning range; the notice does not state a contract value or period of performance.

### Description

<p>PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.</p>

<p>Spares Procurement of: PROCESSOR,COMMUNICA</p>

<p>Platform: KC-46</p>

<p>NSN: 6610016556120KT<br />
P/N: 9D-84532-1</p>

<p>Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700280</p>

<p>AMC/AMSC: 4/Z</p>

<p>Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE<br />
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE<br />
Major Command: AFMC<br />
Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER<br />
Office: 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron</p>

<p>GENERAL INFORMATION</p>

<p>&bull; Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)<br />
&bull; All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA</p>

<p>Classification</p>

<p>&bull; Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 6610<br />
&bull; NAICS Code: 336413</p>

<p>The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 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.</p>

<p>&bull; Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA</p>

<p>CONTACT INFORMATION</p>

<p>Organization: 424th SCMS<br />
Workflow Email: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil<br />
SEND RESPONSES HERE</p>

<p>PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION</p>

<p>INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT &ldquo;ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS&rdquo; BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The 424th 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.</p>

<p>REQUIREMENTS</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>Part Number: 9D-84532-1<br />
NSN: 6610016556120KT<br />
Estimated Spares Requirement: 17</p>

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