NSN 5306-01-165-3304 / 05F, aircraft, stratolifter C/KC-135
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A6-26-R-0192
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5306 Bolts
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify alternative manufacturers of close tolerance bolts (NSN 5306-01-165-3304) used in Aircraft Stratolifter C/KC-135 applications. This is a pre-solicitation notice intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding request for proposals or commitment to award a contract. Interested companies are invited to submit responses by April 22, 2026, to demonstrate their capability to manufacture or legitimately obtain the specified bolt to equal or superior quality standards. No evaluation criteria are formally outlined in this notice, as it is a market research vehicle rather than a formal solicitation. The primary contact for inquiries is April Wynn, Acquisition Specialist with DLA Weapons Support Richmond, reachable at 445-737-4868.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified manufacturers. Currently approved sources include The Boeing Company (CAGE 82918 and CAGE 81205), SPS Technologies LLC (CAGE 56878), and Space-Lok Inc. (CAGE 16258), with the Boeing Company identified as the current sole source supplier. No specific award value or quantity information is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Companies seeking to qualify as approved sources are directed to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package that documents their capability to manufacture the product to equivalent or superior quality standards compared to the currently procured item. The notice emphasizes that all response preparation costs are the responsibility of interested parties, with no government funds available for this purpose.
Notice text
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Richmond is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtain) this item. The current approved sole source of supply and part number is listed below.
BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE
NSN 5306-01-165-3304
THE BOEING COMPANY, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606
THE BOEING COMPANY, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606
SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606
SPACE-LOK, INC., CAGE 16258, P/N SLB930-606
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by April 22, 2026
DLA Weapons Support Richmond
Primary Point of Contact:
April Wynn
Acquisition Specialist
445-737-4868
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
If there is an open solicitation for a LSN/NSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation.
If you are submitting a SAR for a LSN/NSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below:
DLA Weapons Support Richmond
Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager)
6090 Strathmore Road
Richmond, VA 23237
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NSN 5306-01-165-3304 / 05F, aircraft, stratolifter C/KC-135 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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