ContractSources Sought

Sources Sought for NSN 1680-01-550-9424

DEPT OF DEFENSE• SPE4A726R0631-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

The Defense Logistics Agency, specifically DLA Aviation / Weapons Support, is using this sources sought notice to find companies that can manufacture or legitimately obtain NSN 1680-01-550-9424 and 1680-01-621-4132 electric power harnesses. The effort is market research for approved sources, and firms that want to be qualified must submit a Source Approval Request package under the Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook. The item is currently associated with Boeing and Robertson Fuel Systems, and the handbook emphasizes technical review, manufacturing, and quality assurance evidence to show the product is equal to or better than the currently approved item. Interested parties should email their response to Gladys Brown by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time; the notice is informational only and is not a solicitation.

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), to ensure quality and promote competition in government contracting. It details types of sources considered for approval, including prime contractors, OEMs, licensed manufacturers, and distributors, and covers handling CSIs from unapproved sources and source reciprocity among military services. The handbook describes the Source Approval Request (SAR) process, emphasizing risk management, content requirements, and technical reviews spanning engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance. It also addresses reverse engineering, reengineering, and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) as avenues for alternative sourcing, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and promoting airworthiness and operational readiness.