KC-130J – In-Flight Refueling Aircraft Parts & Equipment
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Navy. Due Dec 1, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5), 21 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00019-27-RFPREQ-APM207-0362 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Air Systems Command |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 1680 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 1, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-5) (21 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Description
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 NOMENCLATURE Hose End Fitting 149C5007-1 Spring Seat 233-5011-2 Bumper Assy 149B5019 Pressure Regulator 6315-2 Drogue Tube 149D6050-4 Reception Coupling 60381-4 / 61520-4 Guillotine 149D6009-102 Ring 149B5030 Surge Suppressor 401702-1 Adapter, Coupling 149B5006 Hose Reel 149R1050-110 Ejection Spring 149-5079 Retaining Wire 149A5008 Ring Assy 227-5020 High Speed Para drogue 149D5047-3 Aerial Refueling Pumps 6300-10 Boost Pump/ Transfer Pump 60-371C Tail Cone Assembly 440080-1 Fuel Level Control Valve 4-1058-201 Capable Vendors must be able to provide the following: Potential training for installation and maintenance of the parts; Logistical support for shipping and inventory tracking; Engineering support to ensure the required parts conform to the specifications; and Field technical support to assist with troubleshooting during installation.
3. Sources Sought Respondent Instructions 3.1 The capabilities statement must include the following: The capability statement must describe the ability to obtain the technical data necessary to manufacture C-130J In-Flight Refueling parts and equipment. 3.2 Specific Sources Sought Information Requested Provide points of contact for existing or previous customers; Summary of successful operational experience in manufacturing, sustaining engineering to ensure the parts conform to the requirements; Summary of logistics support offered to include inventory tracking for shipping; Estimated timeline to obtain the required technical data, manufacture and delivery of parts; Ability to provide training for the use, repair, and maintenance of these parts/equipment; Describe engineering and/or logistical support that can be provided for the use and/or repair of these parts/equipment; Describe field technical support that can be provided for the use and/or repair of these parts/equipment; Provide company designation as a small business, large business, 8(a), etc.; and Provide the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or Product Service Code (PSC).
4. ELIGIBILITY: The applicable NAICS code currently assigned to this procurement is 336413 – Aircraft Auxiliary Parts, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 1680 – Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT) Interested parties must adhere to the following instructions for the submittal of their capabilities statements. Page Limit and Format: A maximum of a two (2) 8.5 X 11 inches pages in Times New Roman font not less than 10 point. Document Type: Microsoft Word (2016) or Adobe PDF format.
Delivery: Electronic submission within SAM.gov Sources Sought Notice Response date: Responses are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 01 December 2026. No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought. No telephone ca
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Stephanie Baker · [email protected]
- Shawn Campbell · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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