Sources Sought
WINDOW, PANEL_End_Item_KC-46_NSN_1560016492653KT_PN_141T4006-2
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. FD20302700297
Due in 8 days
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The Air Force 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker AFB is doing market research to find sources for KC-46 window panels (NSN 1560-01-649-2653KT, P/N 141T4006-2). It is a sources sought notice, not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from it. The Air Force will use responses to decide whether to compete the buy or set it aside for small business.
Watch out for
- Approved source / engineering costs. A new supplier may have to pay for engineering work to qualify as an approved source for this aircraft part.
Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
- Market research only. No solicitation exists and no funds are available, so responding does not lead directly to an award.
The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research.
- Aircraft part with unknown data package. The notice does not say whether drawings or technical data are available for the KC-46 part.
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Full brief
What they want
- New manufacture of KC-46 WINDOW, PANEL, P/N 141T4006-2
- Estimated spares requirement of 14 units
- Supply of all labor, materials, facilities and equipment, including inspection, testing, packaging and shipping
- Possible supply chain management, long-lead parts, and obsolescence support
- Contract type
- Not stated (sources sought for a new spares buy)
- Place of performance
- Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
- Offers due
- 2026-10-14T23:59:00-05:00 (10/14/26 Central)
- How to submit
- Email to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil and select the Add Me To Interested Vendors button on SAM.gov
What to include when you submit
- Select the ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS button to be considered a participant in this market research
You must have
- Capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities and equipment for new manufacture of the item
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.
- May need to cover nonrecurring engineering costs to become an approved source
Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
Not in the notice text
- Whether the buy will be competed or set aside for small business
- Availability of drawings or technical data
- Estimated value and contract type
- Delivery schedule
- What information a response must contain
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 15, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FD20302700297
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, Ok
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 336413
- Product/service code
- 1560
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Contracting contact
- 424 SCMS424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Spares Procurement of: WINDOW, PANEL Platform: KC-46 NSN: 1560-01-649-2653KT P/N: 141T4006-2 Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700297 AMC/AMSC: 3/C Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE Major Command: AFMC Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER Office: 424th 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: 10/14/26 Classification • Federal Stock Class (manufacture): 1560 • 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: 424th SCMS Workflow Email: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@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 424th 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: 141T4006-2 NSN: 1560-01-649-2653KT Estimated Spares Requirement: 14 THIS IS A NEW SPARES BUY AND DOES NOT HAVE A REPAIR REQUIREMENT
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