ControlExhaustNoz_End_Item_F100_NSN_2995014336462NZ_PN_4083219

The U.S. Air Force, through the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing a new-control exhaust nozzle designated by NSN 2995-01-433-6462NZ and part number 4083219. This effort, issued under solicitation number FD20302601953 and classified as a Sources Sought notice under FAR Part 10, is not a solicitation for contract award but rather an industry engagement to assess the availability of manufacturing capability. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to produce new-manufactured units with full traceability, including compliance with Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR-PSD-1), submission of a Source Approval Request (SAR) package via DoD SAFE, and access to necessary engineering data, either through an provided Engineering Data List or by independently acquiring technical documentation. All responses must include a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, and explicit affirmative or negative responses regarding small business status and socioeconomic certifications such as WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, and SDVOSB under the NAICS code 336412, which carries a 1,500-employee size standard. The anticipated spares requirement extends through December 31, 2026, with potential long-term sustainment support needed, including logistics planning and risk mitigation for dwindling suppliers. Submission of the SAR package, including the PubSalesForm Excel spreadsheet, is mandatory and must be delivered electronically through DoD SAFE by the response deadline of May 7, 2026. No contract value, pricing, or delivery terms are specified, as no award is anticipated at this stage. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, where government acceptance and oversight will occur, pending qualification. While packaging, inspection, and testing are required as part of production capability, specific standards like MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073 are not detailed in the notice, and no named contracting officers, CORs, or COTRs are identified. This activity is strictly preparatory to a potential future solicitation, with formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, and award criteria to be published only in a subsequent RFP.