16-rod, piston, brake cylinder

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for a Rod, Piston, Brake Cylinder component with National Stock Number 1630-009742805 and Part Number 6013-12. This sources sought notice aims to determine the procurement method by gathering information about companies with the capability and resources to manufacture this aircraft brake system component. Interested parties must submit their responses by July 15, 2025, via email to virginia.rhodes@dla.mil, including their Cage Code, manufacturing location, and point of contact information. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations on submissions, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This is purely a market research effort with no current solicitation, and submission of capability information is voluntary with no financial responsibility assumed by the government.

Currently, no set-aside designation has been determined, as the procurement method will depend on the responses received from this market research effort. The government explicitly states that based on the responses to this sources sought notice, the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. No information about potential incumbents, current contractors, award values, or budget ranges has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The document does not specify quantities of the brake cylinder components needed or provide timeline details for service delivery. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1630 for Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems. Contact for questions is Virginia Rhodes at the Richmond, Virginia DLA Aviation office.