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INDICATOR,TEMPERATU_End_Item_B-52/C-135_NSN_6685013115064RK_PN_78000-11158-1
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The U.S. Air Force, through the 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of a temperature indicator part with part number 78000-11158-1 and NSN 6685-01-311-5064RK, intended for use on B-52 and C-135 aircraft platforms. This effort is not a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract; no funds are available at this time, and responses are being gathered solely to assess potential suppliers and determine the optimal acquisition strategy, including whether the requirement could be set aside for small businesses or other designated categories. Interested vendors must register via the designated button to participate, and the deadline for submissions is August 17, 2026, in Central Standard Time. The requirement encompasses the full new manufacture of the part, including component procurement, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and management of supply chain risks such as obsolescence and long-lead items. The Government estimates a need for nine units and may consider splitting the requirement by airframe. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the Department of Defense is seeking participation from all types of businesses, especially small, disadvantaged, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned entities. All responses must be submitted through the official email provided, and no contractual obligations will result from this market research effort.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
OK, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Spares Procurement of: INDICATOR,TEMPERATU
Platform: B-52/C-135
NSN: 6685-01-311-5064RK
P/N: 78000-11158-1
Notice ID (PR#): FD20302602468
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
Office: 422nd 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: 8/17/26
Classification
• Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 6685
• 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: 422nd SCMS
Workflow Email: 422.scms.afmc.rfi@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 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: 78000-11158-1
NSN: 6685013115064RK
Estimated Spares Requirement: 9ea
THIS IS A NEW SPARES BUY AND DOES NOT HAVE A REPAIR REQUIREMENT
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