NSN 1650-015151836

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for a specific filter element (NSN 1650-015151836) used in B-52 weapons systems. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain the filter element, which is currently produced by PTI Technologies Inc. Interested companies must submit a Sources and Rates (SAR) drop-off request to DLA Aviation's Small Business Office via email at DLAAVNSMALLBUS@DLA.MIL by December 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Respondents must include a point of contact email address, NSN, and CAGE code in their communication. The agency emphasizes that this is a voluntary information-gathering process and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement opportunity. PTI Technologies Inc. is currently the sole manufacturer, with part numbers 7594183-101 and 7594183-101-SM. The notice provides multiple contact points for interested parties, including Ryan Loeffelholz (RYAN.LOEFFELHOLZ@DLA.MIL) as a secondary point of contact for informational purposes. Companies seeking to become an approved source for this filter element must proactively engage with the DLA Aviation Small Business Office. No funds are available for response preparation, and the government maintains full discretion in evaluating potential sources. The procurement is specifically related to the B-52 weapons system, suggesting a potential military or defense-related application for the filter element.