FD2030-26-00179

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued Special Notice FD2030-26-00179 for the procurement of aircraft engine components, specifically a stiffener heat shield top assembly. The notice pertains to NSN 2840-01-323-5961NZ, which is classified under the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing NAICS category (336412) and the Gas Turbines and Jet Engines PSC category (2840). The item is identified by drawing number 4060565 with revision 2 dated October 16, 2024, and is managed by Elizabeth C. Vanhoutan. This special notice was posted on August 27, 2025, and represents a defense-related procurement opportunity with no set-aside designation applied.

The special notice appears to be an advance notification or market research initiative for the procurement of this specialized aircraft engine component, with responses due by August 27, 2026. The extended timeline of one year suggests this may be a sources sought notice or similar preliminary market engagement to identify potential suppliers and assess manufacturing capabilities within the defense industrial base. The notice does not specify particular eligibility restrictions beyond the inherent requirements for aircraft engine parts manufacturing capabilities and quality certifications typically required for defense aviation components. Contractors interested in this opportunity would need to demonstrate expertise in precision manufacturing of aircraft engine parts, particularly heat shield assemblies and related stiffening components, along with the necessary security clearances and quality system certifications required for defense contracts.