Request for Interested Manufacturers 1680-01-683-8772
ID: SPRWA1-26-R-0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d9de67ae0ba479795e9d0c88a3d3631/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the Hose Reel Assembly, NSN 1680-01-683-8772, Part Number 149R1050-109. This assembly is critical for the HC/MC-130 program and includes various operational conditions such as hose stowed, power on/off, and emergency trail functions. Currently, the assembly is exclusively designed and manufactured by Eaton Industrial Corporation, which has not provided the government with a complete data package necessary for competitive procurement. Interested parties are encouraged to express their capabilities by December 25, 2025, to Jerry Latimer or Kennedy Graham via the provided email addresses. This announcement serves as a sources sought notice and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.

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    Jerry Latimer
    jerry.latimer@us.af.mil
    Roberto Martinez-Perez
    roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil
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