NSN 1650-017187973, oil and sample kit, wsdc: 19F, eagle F-15 aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Sources Sought Notice for NSN 1650-01-718-7973, an Oil and Sample Kit used for the F-15 Eagle aircraft under Weapon System Designator Code 19F. This market research initiative seeks to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining this specialized aircraft hydraulic system component, which is currently produced by Spectro Scientific Inc under part number 000-0074. Companies interested in becoming an "Approved Source" must submit responses by July 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to the designated contracting officer via email. The evaluation process requires interested parties to demonstrate their capability to manufacture the product to the same quality level or better than the current approved item through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. The SAR review process can take over 180 days and involves comprehensive technical data submission, quality assurance documentation, and manufacturing process reviews to ensure compliance with critical safety item standards.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. Spectro Scientific Inc is identified as the current incumbent manufacturer for this oil and sample kit. The notice does not specify award values, quantities, or budget ranges, as this is purely a market research exercise to identify potential sources rather than a formal solicitation. The government has explicitly stated that no funds are available for response preparation and that submission of information is strictly voluntary. Companies seeking approval must navigate the rigorous SAR process outlined in the attached Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook, which establishes detailed protocols for evaluating suppliers of aviation critical safety items. The timeline for any resulting procurement actions remains unspecified, as this Sources Sought Notice serves only to gather market intelligence for future competitive opportunities.