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The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 422nd SCMS at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the procurement of proximity switches for the KC-46 platform. The requirement is for the new manufacture of 11 units of Part Number 8-497-04 (NSN 5930-01-654-7246KT). This effort is a new spares buy with no repair requirement, and the government is seeking sources capable of providing all labor, materials, and equipment for manufacture, inspection, testing, and shipping. Interested vendors must be able to adhere to Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, specifically MQR-PSD-1, and are required to complete a Source Approval Request package. The government is open to all business types, including various small business set-asides, under NAICS code 336413. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only; there is no formal solicitation available at this time, and no funds have been allocated for the research. Interested parties must submit their business information and socioeconomic status to the 422nd SCMS by November 17, 2026.

General Info

Air Force seeking sources to manufacture 11 proximity switches for KC-46 platforms.

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OK, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ok DLA Aviation At Oklahoma City
Contacts1 person available
OfficeTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA
Office AddressTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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Spares Procurement of: Proximity Switch


Platform: KC-46


NSN: 5930-01-654-7246KT
P/N: 8-497-04


Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700277


AMC/AMSC: 4/Z


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


Classification


• Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 5930
• 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: 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: 8-497-04
NSN: 5930-01-654-7246KT
Estimated Spares Requirement: 11


ESTIMATED REPAIR REQUIREMENT
This is a new spares buy and does not have a repair requirement.


ESTIMATED SOLICITATION INFORMATION
To Be Determined


TECHNICAL DATA
Potential sources wishing to be qualified to perform the requirement specified above are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached to this notice. The QR attached to this document is for reference only. The official synopsis of the QRs for this item can be found by searching www.sam.gov/ for the keyword MQR-PSD-1. Changes to the item list or QRs will be published to the official solicitation, not this notice.


If class MQR’s are not applicable to part (RMSC codes applicable are: C, D, K, M, N, P, Q, R, S, V, and Z), embed appropriate QR here.


Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) embedded in this document


Engineering Data List (EDL) embedded in this document if applicable


Government provided data is annotated on the EDL attached to this posting. Absence of an EDL indicates the Government cannot provide technical data and that potential sources are required to independently acquire the necessary technical data to satisfy this requirement.


See PubSalesForm Excel Spreadsheet embedded in this document


If drawings are listed on EDL, requests for Engineering Drawings in response to SSS posting should be submitted using an EXCEL spreadsheet and send to:


Tinker Engineering Drawings Public Sales Desk Email: contact@example.gov
Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, or DSN: 336-4676


SOURCE APPROVAL
For Questions regarding the Tinker SAR Process or related issues, these inquiries should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office at:


AFSC/SB
3001 Staff Drive, Suite 1AG 85A
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3009
Email: contact@example.gov
Website: https://www.afsc.af.mil/units/sbo/index.asp


The actual SAR Package submission itself shall be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is a safe and secure option for large file submissions. If you have a PKI Certificate, the SAR can be sent directly to the POC email addresses below via DoD SAFE. If you do not have a PKI Certificate, then you must send a standard email message to the POC email addresses below, and ask that they “Request a Drop-Off” to your email address via DoD SAFE, which will enable you to be able to Upload the SAR Submission Package documents to DoD SAFE.


contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov


Estimated Solicitation Information
The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and provide the requested information in Part I below.


Part I. Business Information
Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:


• Company/Institute Name
• Address
• Point of Contact
• CAGE Code
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
• Web Page URL
• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code
• Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is (Yes / No):


  • Small Business

  • Woman Owned Small Business

  • Small Disadvantaged Business

  • 8(a) Certified

  • HUBZone Certified

  • Veteran Owned Small Business

  • Service Disabled Veteran Small Business
    • Unique Entity ID (UEI)
    • A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).


As stated above, this SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes, and no funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions are not acceptable for any requested information.


Please submit responses by: 11/17/26


Note: Potential sources should only submit questions regarding this post to the above email address. DO NOT CONTACT THE ORIGINATOR OF THIS POST WITH QUESTIONS.

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