NSN: 5995017240729, cableassembly, radi, wsdc: KC46 aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought inquiry for a cable assembly (NSN 5995-01-724-0729, Part Number 24443-1J043X-4-DL) specifically for KC46 aircraft radio applications. This pre-solicitation notice is purely informational and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract. Interested manufacturers must provide their company information, manufacturing location (city and state), and points of contact to Cheryl Broadie at Cheryl.broadie@dla.mil by August 25, 2025. The government emphasizes that responses are strictly voluntary and no funds are available to reimburse companies for preparing responses to this announcement. This sources sought falls under NAICS code 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) and PSC code 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment). The agency is seeking to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing this specialized cable assembly component for military aircraft applications.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified manufacturers regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is strictly a market research effort to identify capable sources. The notice does not include specific quantity requirements or delivery timelines, focusing instead on gathering manufacturer capability information. The five-day response window from August 20 to August 25, 2025, indicates the government's urgency in identifying potential sources for this aircraft component. The emphasis on manufacturing location requirements suggests the government may have domestic sourcing preferences or logistical considerations for this KC46 aircraft cable assembly procurement.