NSN 1650-010896420, accumulator, pneumat

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers of a specific pneumatic accumulator, NSN 1650-010896420, used in the C-130 weapons system. This sources sought notice is designed to determine industry capability for producing or legitimately obtaining this critical component. Currently, TAVCO, Inc. and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation are known manufacturers of similar items, with part numbers 23111282-2 and 65651-03011-104 respectively. The pre-solicitation notice is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute an official solicitation or commitment to award a contract. Interested companies must submit their responses by June 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with the understanding that no funds are available for response preparation and submissions are entirely voluntary.

The opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside classification, indicating it will be open to all qualified vendors. Since this is a source-controlled item, potential suppliers must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing to qualify their product for future acquisitions. No specific award value or quantity was disclosed in the notice. The procurement process appears focused on identifying alternative sources for this specific pneumatic accumulator, which suggests the government is seeking to expand its supply chain options. Vendors should note that while this is a market research initiative, successful respondents may be positioned for potential future contract opportunities with DLA Aviation.