Aircraft Rudder Sources Sought

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting qualified sources to provide 30 aircraft rudder assemblies over the next two years. Offerors must be approved manufacturers that have the necessary tooling and technical data to produce rudder part number 16T7302-805 according to specifications for material composition and design. A first article is due within 150 days of award with production articles to be delivered monthly thereafter. Qualified sources must have facilities, testing capabilities, and processes certified to requirements.

This is an unrestricted procurement using NAICS code 336413, Aircraft Manufacturing, with no set-aside designations. The rudders have national stock number 1560010771314WF and will be delivered to locations within the United States. Offerors must meet manufacturing qualification standards and submit a sample first article along with testing plans and reports for government evaluation. Key dates include a January 4, 2024 deadline for initial responses and a 150-day delivery requirement for the first article post-award.