The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of the item identified as NSN 1615-004360523, Tube, Oil Transfer, O. The DLA is seeking to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this item, which is currently produced by ITT Aerospace Controls. This item is critical for weapon systems, specifically designated under code EAN, and is subject to source control, meaning that DLA cannot approve new sources without the involvement of the design control activity, Sikorsky Corporation. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and should direct inquiries to Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-1452.