NSN 1560-011618352, ground strap assemb

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers of a specific ground strap assembly (NSN 1560-011618352) for the FA-18 aircraft weapons system. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if other companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain this specialized component. Currently, the item is produced by Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. Interested companies must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) drop-off request to the DLA Aviation Small Business Office by emailing dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil by February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The notice emphasizes that this is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award, and companies are voluntarily submitting information for potential qualification as an approved source.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors. The current manufacturers have specific part numbers (56540 P/N 2012A83 and 45934 P/N 2012A83) associated with the ground strap assembly. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity of items is mentioned in the document. Companies interested in being considered must provide a point of contact email address, National Stock Number (NSN), and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code when submitting their request. Additionally, interested parties can also notify the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil for informational purposes. The government stresses that no funds are available to compensate companies for preparing responses, and submission of information is entirely voluntary.