NSN 1560-01-530-1178, cell, fuel, aircraft, wsdc: 40A, helicopter, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A526R0035
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Richmond is conducting market research for the procurement of aircraft fuel cells (NSN 1560-01-530-1178) for helicopter models UH-60A, UH-60L, and UH-60V. This sources sought notice is specifically for market research purposes to identify potential suppliers with the capacity and resources to provide these airframe structural components under the NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). Interested organizations must demonstrate their ability to provide supplies consistent with the scope described, secure necessary corporate financial and technical resources, and perform under a firm-fixed price contract structure. The government will evaluate responses based on organizational capability, staff qualifications, and the ability to handle subcontracting or teaming arrangements if required. Responses to this market research are due by October 20, 2025, with organizations required to submit detailed capability statements, contact information, and supporting documentation.
No set-aside designation has been predetermined for this opportunity, as DLA indicates the procurement method will be determined based on market research responses and may result in either small business set-aside or full and open competition. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors for this requirement. No specific contract values, budget ranges, or quantities are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The government has indicated that multiple awards may be made depending on the market research results. The procurement falls under PSC category 1560 for Airframe Structural Components, and interested parties should note that this is purely a market survey with no current solicitation active and no government financial responsibility for response preparation costs.
Notice text
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Richmond is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for a CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT, The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the above listed supplies, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, emails address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) Provide supplies consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) provide supplies under a firm-fixed price acquisition contract.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 3PM, EST., September 2, 2025. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Donetta.Nelson@dla.mil.
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Donetta Nelson at (445) 737- 8251.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.
The specific requirement for this effort is below:
Part Number: 2F1-6-42416-104
Nomenclature: CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT
NSN: 1560-01-530-1178
Estimated Requirement: 103 each
APPROVED SOURCES:
AXILLON AEROSPACE (ROCKMART) LLC 56221 P/N 2F1-6-42416-104
Please review the above NSN and provide any sources that capable to manufacturer this item. Please provide the location of the manufacturer (City and State). Please provide points of contact for these manufacturers if available.
This information can be submitted to Primary Point of contact listed below. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture this material are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by response day and time listed.
DLA-Aviation can only receive Source Approval Requests (SAR) through DoDSafe link due to internet/web safety concerns. To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject line "Request a SAR drop off". Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the DoDSafe link. After your email is received, a DoDSafe drop off will be returned, where you can download your SAR file.
Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NSN 1560-01-530-1178, cell, fuel, aircraft, wsdc: 40A, helicopter, UH-60A, UH-60L, UH-60V | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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