NSN 1660-000111102, duct assembly, air c.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for NSN 1660-000111102, a specific Duct Assembly for Air C used in the C-5 weapons system. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if companies can manufacture or legitimately obtain the specified duct assembly components. The agency is seeking information from potential suppliers interested in qualifying their product for future acquisitions. Responses to this sources sought notice must be received by May 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Importantly, this is not a formal solicitation, and respondents should understand that no funds are available for response preparation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

Currently, the duct assembly is manufactured by Arrowhead Products Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation, with multiple part numbers identified. There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The sources sought notice is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the government to procure the item. Potential suppliers interested in qualifying their product must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing. Since this is a source-controlled item, DLA cannot independently approve sources, which means potential contractors must work directly with the design control activity to validate their manufacturing capabilities and meet the specific technical requirements for the C-5 weapons system component.