NSN 1560-016629127, duct assembly, bleed

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a sources sought notice to conduct market research for NSN 1560-016629127, a Duct Assembly, Bleed component used in the C/KC-135 weapons system. This pre-solicitation notice seeks to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this specialized aircraft part, which is currently produced by Apex Energy & Environmental Products under part number 201515533-10. Companies interested in becoming an approved source must contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office by submitting a SAR drop-off request to DLAAVNSMALLBUS@DLA.MIL with specific information including their CAGE code and NSN in the subject line, or may also notify the buyer at RYAN.LOEFFELHOLZ@DLA.MIL for informational purposes. This notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation or request for offers, and the government has no obligation to award a contract based on responses. All responses to this sources sought notice must be received by July 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. Apex Energy & Environmental Products (CAGE code 10U96) is identified as the current manufacturer of the duct assembly component. The notice does not specify any award values, budget ranges, quantities required, or service timelines, as this is purely a market research exercise to identify potential sources rather than an active procurement. The weapons system code 05F indicates this component is specifically designed for the C/KC-135 aircraft platform. No funding is available for companies to prepare responses to this announcement, and all submissions are considered strictly voluntary.