NSN: 5310005655342, nut, sleeve, KC-135 aircraft, stratolifter

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking information about manufacturers capable of producing NSN 5310005655342, a sleeve nut for KC-135 Aircraft (Stratolifter), identified by part number 66-1724. This is a pre-solicitation Sources Sought notice intended to identify potential suppliers before a formal competitive procurement process is initiated. Interested parties are requested to submit information about manufacturer capabilities, including the location of manufacturing facilities (city and state) and relevant points of contact, directed to leon.watson@dla.mil. The government emphasizes that this notice is strictly informational in nature and does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Proposal, or any commitment to award a contract. The due date for submitting source information is May 3, 2026, with the notice posted on April 28, 2026. No evaluation criteria have been specified at this pre-solicitation stage, as responses are intended solely to gather market research data.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designations and involves no identified incumbent contractors or current contract awardees. No specific award value, budget range, or quantity requirements are disclosed in this Sources Sought notice, as the primary objective is to assess market capability and identify qualified suppliers. The government has explicitly stated that no funds are available for response preparation and that all submissions are strictly voluntary with no obligation to proceed with a formal solicitation. The procurement relates to bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing under NAICS code 332722 and falls within PSC category 5310 (Nuts and Washers). Interested manufacturers should respond promptly to meet the May 3, 2026 deadline to ensure consideration in any subsequent formal solicitation.