FD2030-26-00945

This Special Notice (FD2030-26-00945) pertains to the procurement of a piston rod (NSN 1560-00-557-1510HS) by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, a defense agency within the federal procurement system. The notice was posted on January 22, 2026, and seeks qualified manufacturers capable of producing aircraft hydraulic system components. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, And De-Icing System Components). The item in question is governed by technical drawing 68A692553-2001, with an effective date of January 22, 2026. This Special Notice establishes a one-year response window for interested contractors to submit their capabilities and proposals.

The objective of this Special Notice is to identify qualified suppliers capable of manufacturing the specified piston rod component to meet Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's operational requirements. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their responses by the due date of January 22, 2027, allowing a full year for interested parties to prepare their submissions and demonstrate manufacturing capabilities. No specific set-aside provisions have been applied to this procurement, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors meeting the technical and contractual requirements. While the notice does not indicate immediate contract award, it serves as a vehicle for the agency to establish a pool of qualified vendors for potential future orders or contract awards. Interested firms should carefully review the referenced technical drawing and contact the identified program manager, Kenneth D. Towler, for additional details regarding specifications and submission requirements.