STEM & BUSHING / NSN 1650-00-698-5585 / C-130 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0268Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bbe25f93ccbd4d7798ddc023c8d104ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of STEM & BUSHING, NSN 1650-00-698-5585, specifically for the C-130 aircraft. The objective is to find qualified organizations capable of manufacturing the required components, which includes labor, materials, inspection, testing, and logistics management. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, and interested parties are invited to submit their capability statements by December 19, 2025, to Christopher Rose at Christopher.Rose@dla.mil. There is currently no posted solicitation, and the government will evaluate responses to determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-asides or full and open competition.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Rose
    (445) 737-6675
    Christopher.Rose@dla.mil
    Jeremy Prince
    Jeremy.Prince@dla.mil
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