US-FED-00000399535 - KC-130J In-Flight Refueling Aircraft Parts & Equipment - Deadline December 1,2026

1 PROGRAM BACKGROUND:This sources sought is issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD. The U.S. Marine Corp (USMC) and U.S. Navy Reserves (USNR) Tactical Air Lift Program (KC–130J Aircraft) PMA–207 is conducting a market survey of industry to determine potential interested sources that can provide In–Flight Refueling (IFR) aircraft pods, pods parts, fuse tank parts and equipment manufacturing; associated equipment including spares, repair parts, support equipment, technical manuals, training; and logistical engineering and field technical support. This market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible vendors of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Responses will also be utilized by the Government for market research purposes in developing its acquisition/contracting strategy. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts.This sources sought is used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 336413 Aircraft Auxiliary Parts. The product service code (PSC) is 1680 – Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.In–Flight Refueling parts/equipment is currently employed on USMC and USNR C–130 aircraft and meets System Performance Specifications for the KC–130J Tanker Aircraft, Model 382U–UUS–93, dated 23 March 2012. The Government does not have the sufficient data rights from the Original Equipment manufacturer to provide a technical data package to manufacture the required parts. All businesses that can meet the requirements of the specification are encouraged to respond.DISCLAIMER:THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.Any resultant solicitation(s) will be released on the SAM government website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor SAM for additional information as the direct method of communication with the Government.2. SCOPE:The Government requires responses to this Sources Sought to be focused on the parts/equipment to be manufactured. Capable vendors must be able to manufacture and provide the parts/equipment listed below.P/N NOMENCLATUREHose End Fitting 149C5007–1Spring Seat 233–5011–2Bumper Assy 149B5019Pressure Regulator 6315–2Drogue Tube 149D6050–4Reception Coupling 60381–4 / 61520–4Guillotine 149D6009–102Ring 149B5030Surge Suppressor 401702–1Adapter, Coupling 149B5006