Fairing, Kneecap_End_Item_KC135_NSN_1560011480538FL_PN_65C18233-602
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The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential providers for the procurement of Kneecap Fairings for the KC-135 platform. The requirement involves the new manufacture of up to 420 units under part number 65C18233-602 and national stock number 1560-01-148-0538FL. This effort is strictly for new spares procurement and does not include repair requirements. The government is seeking information from all eligible business types, including large and various small business designations, under NAICS code 336413. Interested sources must be capable of providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for manufacture, inspection, and shipping. This is not a formal solicitation or a request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this research. Responses are due by September 10, 2026, and should be submitted to the designated 424th SCMS workflow email.
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OK, USASet-Aside
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Spares Procurement of: Fairing, Kneecap
Platform: KC-135
NSN: 1560-01-148-0538FL
P/N: 65C18233-602
Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700200
AMC/AMSC: 1/C
Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command: AFMC
Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office: 424th SCMS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
• Please submit responses by: 9/10/26
Classification
• Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 1560
• NAICS Code: 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: 424th SCMS
Workflow Email: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@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 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.
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: 65C18233-602
NSN: 1560-01-148-0538FL
Estimated Spares Requirement: MAX QTY 420 EA
THIS IS A NEW SPARES BUY AND DOES NOT HAVE A REPAIR REQUIREMENT
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