ContractSources Sought

Sources Sought for NSN 1680-01-534-2649

DEPT OF DEFENSE• SPE4A726R0636-Sources_Sought

Response Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

6 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

No Set aside used

Notice Type

Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support, within DLA Aviation, is conducting a sources sought market research effort for NSN 1680-01-534-2649, a pedal pad, to determine whether other companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain the item currently made by Breeze-Eastern LLC. The work centers on demonstrating the ability to produce the part to the same level of quality or better and, if desired, obtaining approved-source status through the Source Approval Request program described in the attached handbook. The item is associated with Weapon System Designator Code EAN, and the source approval process emphasizes technical review of engineering, manufacturing or repair, and quality assurance capabilities. This is only an informational notice, not a solicitation, and responses must be emailed to Gladys Brown by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

336413

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

PSC Code

1680

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook JACG SAM HB 03-16-11.pdf

PDF•583 KB•May 29, 2026

AI Summary

The Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook outlines policies and procedures for approving sources of aviation parts, particularly Critical Safety Items (CSIs). It details various approved source types, including prime contractors, OEMs, and licensed manufacturers, and addresses handling unapproved CSI inventory and source reciprocity among military services. The handbook describes the Source Approval Request (SAR) process, emphasizing risk management, SAR content, and the responsibilities of procuring activities and Engineering Support Activities (ESAs). Technical reviews cover engineering, manufacturing/repair, and quality assurance, ensuring suppliers can consistently produce items meeting specifications. The document also differentiates between reverse engineering and reengineering, providing guidelines for each, and explains the integration of Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) processes for military use.