Sources Sought Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY is conducting market research to identify parties interested in and capable of supporting the procurement of NSN 1650-01-154-8415: PISTON, PRIMARY for FA-18 AIRCRAFT. This notice does not constitute a request for proposals. Interested organizations are requested to provide capability information, including organization details and tailored capability statements. The government will evaluate market information to determine potential market capacity and may set-aside the requirement for small businesses or procure through full and open competition. Interested parties must submit a response by 10/16/2023 to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL. The purpose of this procurement is to manufacture the item(s), including component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements may also be required. The estimated requirement is for a 5-year base period. The specific part number is THOMAS INSTRUMENT (CAGE 5H860), p/n 3219-112, with the nomenclature PISTON, PRIMARY. No other approved sources exist, and potential contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval. DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.