NSN 1680-016832727, shade, special

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify manufacturers or suppliers capable of producing NSN 1680-016832727, a special shade component for the UH-60 Series helicopter. This pre-solicitation notice is informational in nature and does not constitute a formal solicitation, commitment, or request for offers from potential contractors. The agency is seeking to determine alternative sources beyond the current manufacturer to expand its approved supplier base for this critical aviation component. Companies interested in becoming approved sources should contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office at dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with a Subject Acquisition Request (SAR) drop-off request that includes their point of contact information, CAGE code, and the relevant NSN. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is November 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with interested parties also able to reach out to the assigned buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil for informational purposes.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement opportunity. The current manufacturer of record is Rolin Industries Inc (CAGE Code 0UHH0) under part number HWIDK511. This notice does not specify an award value or budget range, as it represents preliminary market research rather than an active competitive procurement. The specific quantity of units required and the anticipated timeline for future solicitation are not disclosed in this sources sought notice. No funds are available to reimburse respondents for the cost of preparing responses to this notice, and all submitted information is strictly voluntary and will not obligate the government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract.