NSN: 3040017160450, housing part, mechan, B-1B bomber

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking information on potential manufacturers capable of producing a mechanical housing part for the B-1B Bomber, specifically NSN 3040017160450, Part Number L5221009-021. This is a Sources Sought notice issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal or solicitation. Interested parties are requested to submit information regarding manufacturers capable of producing this component, including the manufacturer's location (city and state) and relevant points of contact, to leon.watson@dla.mil by May 3, 2026. The government explicitly states that responses are strictly voluntary, non-binding, and do not represent offers; furthermore, the government incurs no obligation to award a contract based on information submitted. No government funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparation costs associated with this announcement, and all submitted information will be used solely for market research purposes to identify potential future sources.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations and provides no information regarding current contractors, incumbent vendors, or specific award values and budget ranges. The government has not disclosed quantity requirements, contract duration, or anticipated award amounts in this Sources Sought announcement. Since this is a market research activity rather than a formal solicitation, no evaluation criteria have been established, and no performance timelines or delivery schedules have been specified. The notice represents an early-stage effort by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to identify qualified manufacturers in the mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing sector (NAICS 333613) prior to issuing a formal Request for Proposal.