The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of Lock Ring, Turbine N, with NSN 2840-016447326, primarily manufactured by General Electric. The requirement entails the new manufacture of the item, which includes labor, materials, facilities, equipment, inspection, testing, and logistics management, with an estimated quantity of 1,459 units. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of aircraft engines, as the Lock Ring is a vital component in gas turbines and jet engines. Interested parties are invited to submit their capability statements by November 8, 2024, to Cindy Hunt at cindy.hunt@dla.mil, and should note that there is no solicitation at this time, with the government assuming no financial responsibility for costs incurred in response to this notice.