Noun_Transmission, Mechan_Application_KC-135_NSN_1680-00-621-0773FL_Part_Number_5-84049-13

The United States Air Force, through DLA Aviation, is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought Synopsis FD2030‑21‑01805) to identify qualified vendors for the new manufacture of a mechanical transmission (gearbox assembly) for the KC‑135 aircraft (NSN 1680‑00‑621‑0773FL, Part No. 5‑84049‑13). Potential sources must be capable of providing all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, and services required to produce the item, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping, as well as supply‑chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long‑lead‑time parts acquisition, and mitigation of diminishing manufacturing sources. Vendors must hold a current license or agreement with the OEM Boeing to perform the work and be prepared to incur any non‑recurring engineering costs associated with source approval. The requirement is classified under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the Government is seeking interest from all business categories, including small, disadvantaged, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, and women‑owned firms. Responses are to be submitted electronically (select “Add Me to Interested Vendors”) to the point of contact at 423.SC…@us.af.mil; no technical data is available for release, and a formal solicitation is anticipated around May 2026 with a response deadline in June 2026.

Notice ID

abf51eb448f14b998298a57627cc2f0d

Solicitation Number

FD20302101805

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

1680