NSN 1650-007564990, fluid filter element, wsdc: 04F, aircraft, stratofortress B-52

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify manufacturers capable of producing NSN 1650-007564990, a fluid filter element for B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. This is an informational notice intended to determine if alternative suppliers exist for this aircraft hydraulic system component, and responses are strictly voluntary with no commitment or funding obligation from the government. Interested companies must demonstrate their capability to manufacture or legitimately obtain this item and submit responses by November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time via email to Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil. Companies seeking approval as an "Approved Source" must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package that comprehensively documents their manufacturing capabilities and proves their product meets or exceeds the quality standards of the currently approved item. The evaluation will focus on technical competency, manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, and the applicant's ability to consistently produce items equivalent to or superior to existing approved sources.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is currently supplied by PALL AEROPOWER CORP (CAGE code 18350) under part number AC1768E61. The notice provides no specific award value or quantity requirements, as this is a market research notice rather than a formal solicitation. Prospective contractors interested in becoming approved suppliers should reference the attached Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook and follow the electronic SAR submission procedures outlined in the AVN SAR Submit Instructions, which involves using the DoD SAFE file transmission site and potentially waiting over 180 days for a decision. The contracting office is located at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23237, and the component falls under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components).