NSN 1440-015385532, detent assembly, GUI

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a sources sought notice for market research purposes to identify companies capable of manufacturing or obtaining NSN 1440-015385532, a Detent Assembly for GUI (Graphical User Interface) systems. This pre-solicitation notice is designed to determine if additional sources beyond current manufacturers can supply this defense component. Companies interested in becoming an approved source must contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office by submitting a SAR (Source Approval Request) drop-off request to dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, including specific information such as NSN, CAGE code, and point of contact details in their correspondence. Interested parties may also notify the designated buyer at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil for informational purposes. All responses to this sources sought notice must be received by September 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The agency emphasizes this is not a formal solicitation and no commitment or funding is available at this time.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation, making it available for competition among all qualified contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. The item is currently manufactured by two approved sources: Raytheon Company (CAGE code 82577) producing part number 7002760-11, and Marvin Engineering Co, Inc (CAGE code 32067) manufacturing part number 7002760-13. The notice does not specify quantities, delivery timelines, or estimated contract values, as this remains a market research activity rather than an active procurement. DLA Aviation has made clear that no solicitation exists currently and that responses are voluntary with no guarantee of future contract awards. The relatively short response window of one week indicates the agency's desire to quickly assess market capabilities for this specialized defense component.