Manifold, start fuel

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 20 units of fuel start manifolds under NSN 1680015665094 through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process. This procurement involves aircraft components classified under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 16 for Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories. The solicitation specifies that only the approved source 55820 4951858 is authorized to supply these components, limiting competition to qualified manufacturers. All quotes must be submitted electronically, as hard copies of the solicitation are not available, and no specifications, plans, or drawings will be provided separately. The solicitation was posted on August 18, 2025, with quotes due by August 26, 2025, providing vendors with an eight-day response window.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it a full and open competition among qualified sources. The contract requires delivery within 165 days after date of order (ADO) to the DLA Distribution center designated as W1A8. The solicitation references a specific approved source number (55820 4951858), suggesting there may be an existing qualified supplier for this particular fuel manifold component. The RFQ format indicates this is likely a straightforward commercial procurement with standardized terms and conditions. The electronic submission requirement and lack of available technical documentation suggest this is for a well-established, previously procured item with known specifications among approved manufacturers.