FD2030-23-00607

The United States Air Force, through the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing or repairing a lubricating cooler component for the J85 engine, identified by Part Number 37D401061P107 and NSN 2935-00-857-3659OK. This effort aims to determine if the manufacturing opportunity can be open to all business sizes or set aside for small businesses, including disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned enterprises, under NAICS code 336412, which has a size standard of 1,500 employees. The government possesses the technical data necessary for production and requires interested companies to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) demonstrating recent manufacturing experience of similar items within the past 36 months, along with details of past performance and teaming arrangements if applicable. Participation in this market research involves providing detailed company information, including business size, small business status, points of contact, and any OEM licenses or agreements. The contractor must be capable of managing all aspects of production, including supply chain logistics, parts forecasting, procurement of long-lead items, obsolescence management, and delivery of fully serviceable units. The specific requirement involves an estimated order of 3,278 units, with a purchase request number FD2030-23-00607. Interested parties are instructed to submit their responses via email to the designated requirements workflow, ensuring inclusion of the PR number, by the deadline of February 13, 2025. This market research is solely for informational purposes, with no funding or contractual commitments at this stage.