BELL V22 x49 R-0003

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers of 49 National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, predominantly structural components, mechanical assemblies, and wiring harnesses used in aerospace maintenance and repair operations. This pre-solicitation is not a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract, and responses are purely voluntary with no compensation available for preparation costs. Key requirements include that respondents must be government-approved sources, with an established approved source being Bell (CAGE 97499); companies that are not approved sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) through the DoDSafe portal by emailing dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with their CAGE code, relevant NSN, and contact information. The government will evaluate responses to determine which items can be sourced from multiple qualified suppliers versus remaining sole-source items, and any NIINs found not to be sole source will be ineligible for future procurement under this market research initiative. The response deadline is December 26, 2025, allowing a 10-day window for industry submissions.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and features Bell as the currently approved incumbent source for these items. The notice does not disclose a specific contract award value or budget range, nor does it specify quantities or delivery timelines, as this is purely a market research phase to assess supplier capability and competition. The procurement focuses on Federal Supply Class codes 1560 (structural aircraft parts), 1680 (aircraft assemblies), 5340 (clamps), and 5995 (wiring harnesses), with the NAICS category 336413 covering other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. DLA Aviation requires that all awarded contracts be preceded by formal Source Approval Requests from non-incumbent suppliers, underscoring the government's emphasis on supplier qualification and technical approval prior to any future competitive solicitation or award action.