Bottle, drain, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought notice for a BOTTLE, DRAIN, AIRCRAFT component with National Stock Number 6610-01-574-2429. The pre-solicitation notice is designed to identify potential sources in accordance with DFARS Regulations 225.7009 and 225-7016, specifically seeking information about a hydraulic system component manufactured by Hydraulics International, Inc. with part number 061475-114. The government currently does not own or have access to the associated technical data for this item, and is seeking manufacturer location and point of contact information. This is an informational request only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Interested parties can submit voluntary information to Dorothy Ferebee via email at DOROTHY.FEREBEE@DLA.MIL or by phone at (445) 737-1900 by the response deadline of May 27, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, and no funds are available to compensate vendors for response preparation. The current known source for this aircraft drain bottle is Hydraulics International, Inc. with CAGE code 56529, suggesting they may be a potential incumbent or preferred vendor. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the notice falls under the NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and the PSC category 6610 for Flight Instruments. The procurement appears to be focused on identifying potential suppliers for a specific aerospace hydraulic component, with the government reserving the right to use the collected information for future procurement actions. Vendors are advised that this sources sought notice is strictly voluntary and does not guarantee any future contract opportunities.