Drive unit, hydraulic

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for a hydraulic drive unit for aircraft components. The market research aims to assess potential suppliers' capabilities in manufacturing, inspecting, testing, preserving, packaging, and shipping drive unit components. Potential sources will need to demonstrate expertise in supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, and addressing potential manufacturing source and material shortage challenges. Interested vendors must complete a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) package and submit it electronically through DoD SAFE by May 11, 2025. The SAR package must include detailed business information such as company name, CAGE code, NAICS code, business size, and applicable small business certifications.

The solicitation is open to all business types, with specific interest in Small Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. While no specific set-aside has been definitively established, the market research will help determine if the procurement can be restricted to small business categories. The contract falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1650 for Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components. This is currently a market research effort, and participants are advised that no solicitation or contractual commitment is guaranteed at this stage. Responses should be submitted to specific email contacts provided in the sources sought synopsis.