NSN 1680-002296551, cylinder assembly, s

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers for a specific Cylinder Assembly (NSN 1680-002296551) used in a weapons system with the code EEN | E2/C2. This sources sought notice is designed to determine if companies beyond the current manufacturers can produce or legitimately obtain this critical component. The agency is seeking to expand its approved source list for this item and is inviting interested companies to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) drop-off request to the DLA Aviation Small Business Office. Companies wishing to be considered must email dlaavnsmallbus@DLA.mil with specific details including a point of contact email, the NSN, and their CAGE code. The deadline for responses is April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and companies should understand that this is not a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award.

Currently, the Cylinder Assembly is manufactured by two companies: Capy Machine Shop Inc. (CAGE code 0BVP9) and Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC (CAGE code 26437), both producing the part with part number 123C10209-501. The notice explicitly states that no funds are available for response preparation, and any submitted information is strictly voluntary. While specific award values or quantities are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the document signals DLA Aviation's intent to potentially expand its supplier base for this critical component. Interested parties can also contact the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@DLA.mil for additional information. The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category, suggesting it will be open to a broad range of qualified manufacturers and suppliers.