NSN 1560-01-576-3458, windshield panel, AI, wsdc: 04F, aircraft, stratofortress B-52

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking sources for NSN 1560-01-576-3458, a windshield panel for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. The agency is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing this specific aircraft component. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) through a secure DoDSafe link, which can be obtained by emailing dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with specific details including CAGE code and NSN. The pre-solicitation notice requests manufacturers to provide their location, contact information, and manufacturing capabilities for this aerospace component. Responses must be submitted by January 7, 2025, with interested parties required to follow a specific email process to receive the secure document submission link.

The procurement is not currently set aside for any specific business category, and PPG Industries, Inc. (CAGE: 53117) is listed as an approved source for the windshield panel with part number 520-14072-3. The solicitation involves a quantity of 27 windshield panels, classified under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The procurement falls under PSC category 1560 for Airframe Structural Components, indicating a specialized aerospace manufacturing requirement. While specific award value is not disclosed, the notice suggests this is a targeted procurement for a critical aircraft maintenance component. The opportunity is specifically focused on the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, emphasizing the specialized nature of the required manufacturing capabilities.