Tank Interface Unit

The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of a Tank Interface Unit (NSN 6610‑01‑171‑0849, Part No. 077‑014‑001) used on the KC‑135 aircraft. Potential contractors must be capable of providing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment needed for production, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping, as well as supply‑chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long‑lead‑time procurement, and mitigation of material shortages. A current license or agreement with the OEM, Parker‑Hannifin Corporation, is required; non‑recurring engineering costs may be incurred to become an approved source. The requirement falls under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with an SBA 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 to assess the potential for a small‑business set‑aside. This Sources‑Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only; no solicitation has been issued. Interested parties must select “Add Me to Interested Vendors” and submit proof of the Parker‑Hannifin license/agreement to 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil, referencing PR FD20302600051. The estimated solicitation is anticipated for June 2025 with a response deadline in July 2025. Unit prices will be established at award. Responses are optional and will not preclude non‑respondents from future competitions.

Notice ID

f4eba6f9d36a4fb9b931f35534d5f10e

Solicitation Number

FD20302600051

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

6610