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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR U_End_Item_F-15_NSN_3040012426619HS_PN_744382

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FD20302700056Federal

Submission Closed07/20/2026, 11:59:00 PM CDT

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of the Differential Gear U, identified by part number 744382 and NSN 3040-01-242-6619HS, to support F-15 aircraft sustainment. This effort, referenced by Notice ID FD20302700056, is a Sources Sought synopsis under FAR Part 10 and is not a solicitation or binding commitment; no funds are currently available, and no contract award is anticipated based on this notice. The requirement calls for the production of approximately 38 units, including all associated labor, materials, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, supply chain management, and mitigation of diminishing manufacturing sources. Potential vendors must be prepared to address nonrecurring engineering costs to qualify as an approved source. The government is seeking responses from all business sizes and categories, including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, to assess the potential for competitive procurement or a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the item falls under Federal Stock Class 3040. Responses must be submitted through the designated vendor interest button on the portal; inquiries for a solicitation will not be addressed. The point of contact for this market research is the 422nd SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The submission window closes on July 21, 2026, at 4:59 a.m. Central Standard Time. The government is evaluating sources to determine the optimal acquisition strategy, which may include breaking the requirement down by airframe platform. Place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with all activities centered around fulfilling the sustainment needs of the F-15 fleet.

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks qualified vendors to manufacture 38 differential gears for F-15s, no funds yet, responses due July 21, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ok DLA Aviation At Oklahoma City

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

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6 pages · sources-sought

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 13

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 20

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/20/2026, 11:59:00 PM CDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ok DLA Aviation At Oklahoma City

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ok DLA Aviation At Oklahoma City

Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

Contacts

SCMS

contact@example.gov

Full Description

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Spares Procurement of : DIFFERENTIAL GEAR U

Platform:
F-15

NSN:
3040-01-242-6619HS

P/N:
744382

Notice ID (PR#) FD20302700056

AMC/AMSC: 3/D

Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command
AFMC

Sub Command
AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER

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)(https://www.acquisition.gov): 3040
• NAICS Code (https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards): 336413

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.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization: 422nd SCMS
Workflow Email: contact@example.gov

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 422nd 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: 744382
NSN: 3040-01-242-6619HS
Estimated Spares Requirement: 38