Sources Sought for NSN 2945-01-616-2456
ID: SPE4A725R0283-Sources_SoughtType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

ENGINE AIR AND OIL FILTERS, CLEANERS, AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVING (2945)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of NSN 2945-01-616-2456, a fluid filter element. The agency is seeking qualified manufacturers or suppliers capable of producing or obtaining this item, which is critical for aviation applications and currently sourced from established manufacturers such as Purolator Facet Inc., The Boeing Company, and Pall Aeropower Corporation. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by December 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and should direct their submissions to Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil. This notice serves solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.

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    The Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook outlines policies and procedures for managing the approval of sources supplying critical safety items (CSIs) within aviation contracting. It emphasizes compliance with the Competition in Contracting Act and establishes responsibilities for procuring activities to ensure that only qualified sources can supply aviation components. The handbook details the procedures for Source Approval Requests (SARs), highlighting risk management, technical review, and required documentation. Key sections include guidance on evaluating sources, ensuring the traceability and approval of components from manufacturers to distributors, and the processes for revalidation and disqualification of sources. Additionally, it addresses reverse engineering, local purchasing, surplus material procurement, and specific requirements for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) source of supply. The overarching purpose of the handbook is to ensure safety and quality in aviation supply chains while fostering competition and efficiency across military services. By providing a comprehensive framework for source approval, it aims to mitigate risks associated with procuring CSIs, ultimately ensuring operational readiness and compliance with stringent military standards.
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