SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL

The U.S. Air Force, through the 430th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is conducting market research under a Sources Sought notice for the newly manufactured solenoid assembly identified by NSN 5945-01-185-2945TP and Part Number 783539-1. This effort aims to identify qualified suppliers capable of producing this critical aviation component to address diminishing manufacturing sources and support future acquisition planning. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to handle full production cycles, including procurement of materials, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipment in compliance with Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR-PSD-1) and Engineering Data Lists (EDL), with all technical data restricted to what is officially authorized and accessible through DoD SAFE. While no formal solicitation or funding exists at this stage, respondents are required to submit a Source Approval Request package via DoD SAFE by May 27, 2026, and must include a completed PubSalesForm Excel spreadsheet. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code and declare their socioeconomic status under NAICS 336413, including whether they qualify as a Small Business, WOSB, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, or SDVOSB, though no formal certifications are required until a solicitation is issued. Packaging and marking obligations are implied but not fully detailed, with compliance expected to align with DoD standards such as MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-130, though these are not explicitly cited. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities fall primarily on the contractor during production, with government oversight retained at Tinker AFB, the designated place of performance. No contract value, delivery schedule, FOB terms, CLINs, or pricing information has been established, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research action. Administrative details such as payment office information, accounting codes, COR/COTR assignments, and invoicing procedures are not included and will be defined only if a formal solicitation follows. The procurement office encourages engagement through designated contact points, and submissions must be made electronically via DoD SAFE, with alternative drop-off methods available for those without PKI credentials. All responses must align with the mandatory qualification frameworks provided in the referenced attachments, and failure to submit complete documentation may result in disqualification