NSN: 3110016556110, retainer and roller, wsdc:K-46 tanker

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought inquiry for NSN 3110-01-655-6110, specifically a retainer and roller component (Part Number: 842-349812-3) used in K-46 tanker aircraft operations. This pre-solicitation notice falls under the bearings and antifriction equipment category and serves purely informational purposes to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing this specialized aircraft component. The agency is requesting that interested parties provide manufacturing capability information, including the manufacturer's location (city and state) and points of contact, to be submitted to Cheryl Broadie at Cheryl.broadie@dla.mil. The response deadline was August 18, 2025, giving potential sources a five-day window from the August 13, 2025 posting date. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for proposal and does not constitute a solicitation or government commitment to award a contract.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualifying manufacturers regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. No information is provided regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or previous suppliers of this component. The notice does not specify any award values, budget ranges, or quantity requirements for the retainer and roller components. Additionally, no timeline for potential services or delivery schedules is mentioned, as this sources sought is focused solely on identifying manufacturing capabilities rather than establishing procurement parameters. The government has made clear that no funds are available to compensate respondents for preparing their capability statements, and all submissions are voluntary.