Sources Sought: T-38 Side Brace Trunnion Assembly (PN: 202607928-10)
Air Force and Space Force · FA8203 AFSC PZAAB
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation SS_T38SideBraceTrunnion in this department, oldest first.
Next steps for this stage
Standard steps for the notice type; not advice about this buyer.
- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
- Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
- Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.
What the notice says
1.0 Description / Background The Government is conducting market research to identify interested and capable sources for the manufacturing of the T-38 Side Brace Trunnion Assembly, Part Number (PN) 202607928-10. The T-38 side brace trunnion is a critical subcomponent of the aircraft's main landing gear. It serves as a primary structural support during landing and other operational loads, enabling the main landing gear to fully extend and retract. This part is specific to the T-38 aircraft operational envelope. Please note: A formal Technical Data Package (TDP) is not yet available, as the draw… (show all)
ings are in the final stages of approval. Specific quantities and delivery schedules have not yet been determined. 2.0 Required Capabilities To be considered a capable source for this requirement, respondents must demonstrate the ability to meet the following critical parameters: Manufacturing Equipment: Minimum 5-axis CNC machining capability. Material Sourcing & Machining: Capability to procure and machine Aluminum 7050-T7451. Precision Tolerances: Capability to machine contours and radii to tight tolerances, as small as 0.001 inch. Size Envelope: Capability to machine a part with an overall envelope of approximately 2 feet in length and 7 inches in diameter. CAD/CAM Utilization: Capability to utilize a SolidWorks .SLDPRT file to generate machining profiles. Special Processes: Capability to perform (or utilize an approved subcontractor for) the following post-machining processes: Shot peen Anodize Fluorescent penetrant inspection Certifications: Contractors and any utilized subcontractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. 3.0 Submission Instructions Interested parties who believe they possess the expertise and capabilities to fulfill this requirement are invited to submit a Capability Statement. The Capability Statement should be brief (no more than 5 pages) and must include: Company Information: Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI number, Point of Contact, address, phone number, and business size/socioeconomic status under the applicable NAICS code. Technical Capability: A summary of your company's capabilities specifically addressing each of the manufacturing and special process requirements listed in Section 2.0. Past Performance: Information on any past government or commercial contracts for parts involving similar materials, complexities, and manufacturing processes. 4.0 Disclaimer This Sources Sought notice is issued for informational and market research purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice; all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested party�s expense.
Who won similar work
7 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (FA8203 AFSC PZAAB), same NAICS 336413.
Single-winner award sizes (7): middle half $314K to $2.4M, median $803K; range $39K to $3.8M.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDRO-AIRE AEROSPACE CORP · $CR · $1.9B | 2 | $1.5M | Mar 17, 2026 |
| JOHNSON MANUFACTURING, INC. | 2 | $846K | Sep 3, 2025 |
| MOOG INC · $MOG-A · $3.3B | 1 | $3.8M | Mar 18, 2025 |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · $NOC · $39.3B | 1 | $3.8M | Sep 23, 2025 |
| DA/PRO RUBBER, INC | 1 | $39K | Jul 16, 2025 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- $CR reported $1.9B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 7 past awards, $803K, is under 0.1% of that. 10-K
- $MOG-A reported $3.3B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 7 past awards, $803K, is under 0.1% of that. 10-K
- $NOC reported $39.3B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 7 past awards, $803K, is under 0.1% of that. 10-K
One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.
- Mar 17, 2026HYDRO-AIRE AEROSPACE CORP$585KF-16 Wheel Speed TransducerMateriality: 0.03% of $CR revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 23, 2025NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION$3.8MT38-TrunnionMateriality: <0.01% of $NOC revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 3, 2025JOHNSON MANUFACTURING, INC.$43KFlange, Companion NSN 1680016780514LE Supply BuyNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 25, 2025HYDRO-AIRE AEROSPACE CORP$893KF-16 Wheel Speed TransducerMateriality: 0.05% of $CR revenue (Low) SEC
- Jul 16, 2025DA/PRO RUBBER, INC$39KF-15 Elastomer Pad (FA8203-25-Q-0003)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Apr 30, 2025JOHNSON MANUFACTURING, INC.$803KFlange, Companion NSN 1680016780514 Supply BuyNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Mar 18, 2025MOOG INC$3.8MF-15 Shimmy Damper Actuator RemanufactureMateriality: 0.11% of $MOG-A revenue (Low) SEC
Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.
Competitive landscape
For the 5 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 1 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (14 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
- $441K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Armed Services
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 8 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 3 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 1 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.