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SUPPORT,GEARBOX COM_End_Item_F110_NSN_2840015327658PR_PN_9521M33G21
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The U.S. Air Force, through the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is conducting market research under FAR Part 10 to identify qualified sources for the newly manufactured Support Gearbox (NSN 2840015327658PR, Part Number 9521M33G21) intended for the F110 platform. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses; the goal is solely to assess the availability of capable vendors, including small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned firms, and other socioeconomic categories, to determine whether the requirement can be competitively sourced or set aside. Prospective suppliers must demonstrate the ability to manufacture the item from component parts through final inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping, while also managing supply chain risks such as diminishing manufacturing sources and long-lead procurements, which may involve nonrecurring engineering expenses to qualify as an approved source. Technical compliance is governed by Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR-PSD-1) and an Engineering Data List (EDL), with vendors responsible for independently obtaining technical data if not provided by the government. Respondents must submit a complete Source Approval Request (SAR) package via the DoD SAFE secure portal, accompanied by business information including CAGE code, Unique Entity ID, NAICS classification (336412, size standard 1,500 employees), and socioeconomic certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB status. The government has not specified quantities, unit pricing, delivery schedules, or contract value, and no funds are available for this market research phase. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are implied but not explicitly detailed and are expected to align with military logistics norms referenced through the MQR and EDL. Engineering drawings may be requested separately through a specific excel form and sent to the Tinker Engineering Public Sales Desk, while all communication must be directed to designated workflow emails—responses to other contacts will not be addressed. Submission is required by August 7, 2026, and the process is strictly electronic with no oral submissions permitted. The ultimate acquisition strategy, including possible breakouts by airframe or procurement method, remains undetermined pending feedback from industry.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
OK, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Spares Procurement of: SUPPORT, GEARBOX COM
Platform: F110
NSN: 2840015327658PR
P/N: 9521M33G21
Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700097
AMC/AMSC: 3/N
Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command: AFMC
Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office: 421st 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): 2840
• NAICS Code: 336412
The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,500 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: 421st SCMS
Workflow Email: 421scms.requirements.workflow@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 421st 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:
REQUIREMENTS (CONT'D)
Estimated Repair Requirement:
THIS IS A NEW SPARES BUY 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:
ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil
Phone: 405-736-4676, 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: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
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.
429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil
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:
• Small Business (Yes / No)
• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)
• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)
• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)
• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)
• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)
• 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: 8/6/26
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.
Part Number: 9521M33G21
NSN: 2840015327658PR
Estimated Spares Requirement:
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