NSN 1560-011728007, fitting, filter adap

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for a specific military equipment component, National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-011728007, which is a filter adapter fitting. This sources sought notice is designed to determine market capabilities for producing or legitimately obtaining the item, specifically for the AH-64 weapons system. The agency is seeking information from companies that can manufacture or source this critical component, with interested parties required to submit a Sources Sought Request (SAR) drop-off request to DLA Aviation's Small Business Office by email. The deadline for responses is June 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with interested companies needing to provide their point of contact email address, NSN, and CAGE code. Currently, this is a market research effort and does not constitute an actual solicitation or commitment to contract.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement opportunity. Current manufacturers of this filter adapter fitting include Pall Aeropower Corporation, Pall Aeropower Corporation (subsidiary), and The Boeing Company, each with specific part numbers associated with the item. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned in the notice, the document suggests this is a targeted procurement for military aviation equipment supporting the AH-64 helicopter system. Companies wishing to be considered as an "approved source" must directly contact DLA Aviation through the specified email channels, with Ryan Loeffelholz identified as a key point of contact for informational purposes. The voluntary nature of the response and the explicit statement that no funds are available for response preparation emphasize the preliminary market research aspect of this opportunity.