1560-006469012, Flexible Inlet Duct, WSDC: 05F, Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A725R0874
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Sources Sought Notice for NSN 1560-006469012, a Flexible Inlet Duct used in Stratolifter C/KC aircraft systems. This market research initiative aims to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this airframe structural component, which falls under Weapon System Designator Code 05F. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to manufacture the product to the same quality level or better than the current approved sources, with the burden of proof resting on potential contractors to document their capabilities. Companies seeking to become approved sources must submit a response by September 12, 2025, at 8:00am Eastern Standard Time via email to the designated contracting officer. Additionally, firms desiring formal qualification as an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, which includes comprehensive technical data demonstrating manufacturing competency and can take over 180 days for review.
This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The item is currently manufactured by The Boeing Company (CAGE codes 82918/4PF93) and Senior Operations LLC (CAGE code 98769) under part number 10-2551-2, indicating these companies are the existing approved sources. The notice does not specify award values, quantities, or delivery timelines, as this is strictly a market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. The SAR process timeline extends beyond 180 days for evaluation, suggesting a lengthy qualification period for new potential sources. This Sources Sought Notice serves purely informational purposes with no government commitment to award contracts or funding available for response preparation.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item: NSN 1560-006469012, FLEXIBLE INLET DUCT. This item is currently manufactured by THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGES 82918 / 4PF93) AND SENIOR OPERATIONS LLC (CAGE 98769) UNDER PART NUMBER 10-2551-2. The Weapon System Designator Code is 05F.
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by SEPTEMBER 12, 2025, , 8:00am Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil.
Contracting Office Address: 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AVN SAR Submit Instructions.pdf | ||
| SAR Handbook.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1560-006469012, Flexible Inlet Duct, WSDC: 05F, Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Duct, flexible inlet | Award Notice | |
| 1560-006469012, Flexible Inlet Duct, WSDC: 05F, Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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