NSN 1650-000725616, parts kit, hydraulic

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify manufacturers or suppliers capable of producing or obtaining the NSN 1650-000725616 Parts Kit, Hydraulic, which is utilized in C-130 aircraft. This pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract. Companies interested in becoming approved sources should contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office at dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with a SAR drop-off request that includes their point of contact email address, the NSN, and CAGE code. Alternatively, interested parties may notify the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil for informational purposes. The deadline for responses is January 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. No evaluation criteria have been specified in this sources sought notice, as this is preliminary market research rather than a formal competitive procurement.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified suppliers. The parts kit is currently manufactured by three identified sources: MAC Aerospace Corp (part number 9672257-10), CEF Industries, LLC (part number C7088-94), and Aero Precision Industries LLC (part number C7088-94). No specific award value, budget range, or contract quantity has been disclosed in this notice, as this is a market research phase preceding any formal solicitation. Respondents should note that submission of information is strictly voluntary and that no funds are available to compensate companies for their responses to this announcement. The government has made clear that responses do not constitute offers and will not obligate the government to award a contract.