NSN 1680-015636028, cable assembly airc.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to evaluate potential manufacturers or suppliers of a specific cable assembly for the V-22 Osprey aircraft, with National Stock Number 1680-015636028. This sources sought notice is designed to determine industry capabilities for producing or legitimately obtaining the cable assembly, which is currently manufactured by Hiltronics Corporation. The notice emphasizes that this is not a formal solicitation and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract, but rather serves as an informational request to assess market readiness. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted by December 1, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Interested companies are advised that this is a source-controlled item, and to qualify for future acquisitions, they must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, and the current manufacturer, Hiltronics Corporation, holds the existing part numbers 34725-450-376-992-101 and 450-376-992-101. The sources sought notice does not provide specific details about potential award values, quantities, or contract timelines. The weapon system designator code is CXN, specifically for the Marine Corps Osprey V-22A aircraft. Importantly, no funds are available to compensate companies for preparing responses, and any submitted information is strictly voluntary. The DLA cannot approve sources for this item directly, so potential suppliers must work through the appropriate design control channels to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities.