The United States Air Force, through the 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify potential vendors capable of manufacturing and supplying new spare parts – specifically a combustion chamber liner (NSN 2840‑01‑344‑3232 PN, Part Number 9978M51G18) for the F108 engine platform. Interested firms must submit business information and indicate capability to handle the full life‑cycle of the part, including engineering, fabrication, testing, packaging, and logistics. No solicitation, solicitation price, or funding is currently available; the effort is purely informational to shape future acquisition strategy.
• Part to be procured: LINER, COMBUSTION CH (NSN 2840013443232PN, P/N 9978M51G18) for F108 engine.
• Estimated spares need: 27 units by 27 Oct 2028.
• Required capabilities: design/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, supply‑chain management, and potential non‑recurring engineering effort.
• Place of performance: Tinker Air Force Base, OK.
• NAICS code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine Parts Manufacturing).
• Open to all business sizes, including small, SDVOSB, HUBZone, women‑owned, etc.
• Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) via DoD SAFE and may contact the AFSC Small Business Office for SAR‑process questions.
• No solicitation, award date, or contract value is provided at this time.