Bid guide
How to bid on Duct, Fan, Aircraft G for the Defense Logistics Agency
What the Air Force is buying
The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to find potential suppliers for 9 duct, fan, aircraft G components. These parts are for the F100 engine, with part number 4084856 and National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-387-2657NZ.
The work involves manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential suppliers might also be responsible for engineering, supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and addressing material shortages. The place of performance is Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 23, 2026. Responses are due by August 23, 2026, at 12:59 AM ET. This is market research to identify potential sources; it is not a solicitation for a contract. The government will use the information to determine the best acquisition strategy.
There is no solicitation available at this time, and requests for one will not receive a response. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this market research, and no funds are available to pay for the information submitted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for manufacturers of aircraft equipment, specifically those in Federal Stock Class 2840. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412, which has a size standard of 1,500 employees.
The government is interested in responses from businesses of all sizes, including large businesses, small businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
How to respond
To respond to this RFI, you must select the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” button on the portal. This action will register you as a participant in this market research effort. You can find the original source by clicking the provided link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need a free account to view any attached documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's capability to meet the stated requirements. Provide specific details about your manufacturing processes, quality control, and capacity to produce the specified aircraft fan ducts.
Highlight any experience you have with similar components for F100 engines or other aircraft. If you have experience with supply chain management, logistics planning, or addressing diminishing manufacturing sources, be sure to include that information. Even though this is not a solicitation, a thorough and well-supported response can position your company favorably for future opportunities.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.