NSN 1560-016165156, support, structural.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or sources for National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-016165156, a structural support component for the AH-64E weapons system. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain the specified item, which is currently produced by WeldMac Manufacturing Company. The agency is seeking to expand its approved source list for this critical military equipment component. Interested companies must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) drop-off request to the DLA Aviation Small Business Office by emailing dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with specific details including a point of contact email, NSN, and CAGE code. The deadline for responses is February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with interested parties also invited to notify the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, via email.

This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award, with no funds available for response preparation. The current item is manufactured by WeldMac Manufacturing Company with part number 50213 P/N 7-511632307-101, specifically designed for the AH-64E helicopter system. There are no set-aside designations for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors who can demonstrate capability to produce or source the required structural support. The notice represents a standard market research approach by DLA Aviation to identify potential suppliers and expand their vendor base for critical military equipment components. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their manufacturing capabilities or sourcing mechanisms for the specified NSN.