FD2030-26-00146

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued Special Notice FD2030-26-00146 for a bearing top plug component used in aircraft engines. The notice pertains to NSN 2840-00-337-4704NZ, specifically a plug bearing top part designated by drawing number 4010079 with revision 5 dated October 16, 2024. This procurement falls under the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing industry category (NAICS 336412) and the Gas Turbines and Jet Engines Product Service Code (PSC 2840). The notice was posted on August 5, 2025, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026. No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity, making it available to all eligible contractors.

The Special Notice appears to be seeking sources for manufacturing or supplying this critical aircraft engine component, with the objective of identifying qualified contractors capable of producing the bearing top plug to specified technical requirements. Contractors have a full year from the posting date to respond, suggesting this may be a market research initiative or advance procurement planning effort. The lengthy response timeframe indicates the agency is conducting thorough vendor identification and qualification processes. Given the specialized nature of aircraft engine components and the defense application, contractors must likely demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems compliance, and potentially security clearance requirements. The component's classification under gas turbine and jet engine categories suggests it serves critical functions in military or government aircraft propulsion systems.