Differential Gear Unit

The United States Air Force, through the Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker AFB, is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought) for the new manufacture and supply of Differential Gear Units (NSN 3040‑01‑172‑0271HS) for F‑16C/D aircraft. Required capabilities include full‑scale production, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, and associated supply‑chain functions such as logistics planning, forecasting, long‑lead‑time procurement, and mitigation of diminishing manufacturing sources. Respondents must be able to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment needed for the effort and may be responsible for non‑recurring engineering costs to become an approved source. No engineering data list (EDL) is provided; potential vendors must acquire the necessary technical data independently and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package via DoD SAFE, following the qualification requirements outlined in the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR). The Government seeks interest from all business categories—including large, small, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), women‑owned, and other disadvantaged firms—to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and possible small‑business set‑aside. Responses should include the required business information (CAGE, UEI, NAICS 336413, size status, ownership, etc.) and be submitted electronically as directed. No funds are available for this market research, and no solicitation has been issued; the effort is informational only. Contact the 422nd SCMS (422.scms.afmc.rfi@us.af.mil) for questions and the AFSC Small Business Office for SAR‑process inquiries.

Notice ID

e7231feb2d714025a91cb1d1fcbf57ac

Solicitation Number

FD20302600730

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

3040