15-manifold assy, flow

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued a sources sought notice to conduct market research for the procurement of a 15-Manifold Assembly, Flow component under NSN 1560-01-542-0185 and part number 4503872A. This is specifically for airframe structural components categorized under PSC 1560 and falls within the NAICS code 488190 for other support activities for air transportation. The agency emphasizes that this is solely a market research effort with no current solicitation, and interested manufacturers must demonstrate their capability to produce the specified manifold assembly. Qualified parties are required to submit responses by June 28, 2025, including their CAGE code, manufacturing location, and point of contact information via email to virginia.rhodes@dla.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and the government will not provide feedback or evaluations on submissions. The agency has made clear that companies submitting information do so voluntarily and at their own expense.

Currently, no set-aside designation has been determined, though DLA Aviation indicates that based on market research responses, the requirement may be designated as a small business set-aside or proceed through full and open competition. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or mention previous suppliers for this particular manifold assembly. No contract values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements are specified in this preliminary market research phase. The procurement timeline beyond the June 28, 2025 response deadline has not been established, as the agency is still in the information-gathering stage to determine the appropriate procurement methodology. The contact point for this opportunity is Virginia Rhodes, located at the DLA Aviation facility in Richmond, Virginia, though all communications must be conducted through the specified email address rather than direct contact.