NSN 1680-002497137, ballscrew assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify potential manufacturers or suppliers capable of producing NSN 1680-002497137, a ballscrew assembly component for C-5 aircraft. This is not a formal solicitation and does not represent a commitment by the government to award a contract; rather, it serves an informational purpose to expand the competitive base for this item. Responses are strictly voluntary, and no government funds are available to reimburse preparation costs. The notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, as this is a pre-solicitation phase designed solely to assess market capability. Companies interested in responding must submit information by December 16, 2025, at 6:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The notice emphasizes that since this is a source-controlled item, the DLA cannot approve sources directly; interested companies must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing to qualify their products for future acquisitions.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted as to business size or classification. The current manufacturers and approved suppliers include Linear Motion LLC (part numbers 200913704-10 and 5702705), Thomas Instrument, Incorporated, Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc., and Mistequay Group Ltd, all of which supply the identical part number 200913704-10. The notice does not disclose a specific contract value, quantity requirements, or timeline for when actual procurement will occur, as this is purely a capability assessment phase. No budget information is provided for this market research activity, and the government has made no commitment regarding future contract awards based on responses received.