NSN: 66858014553704, gage, pressure, dial, wsdc: FA18 aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought notice to identify manufacturers capable of producing pressure dial gages for FA-18 aircraft. The specific item being sought is NSN 6685-01-455-3704, with part numbers 74B430675-101 and/or GP12-109, classified under NAICS code 334513 for instruments and related products manufacturing for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables. This is an informational inquiry only and does not constitute a 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. The response deadline is August 25, 2025, giving potential sources only five days from the posting date of August 20, 2025 to submit their information. The government emphasizes that responses are strictly voluntary and no funds are available to compensate for preparation of responses.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified manufacturers. No incumbent contractors or current suppliers are identified in the notice, nor are any potential award values or budget ranges disclosed. The government has not specified quantities needed or provided timeline details for potential future procurement, as this sources sought is purely for market research purposes. No evaluation criteria are established since this is not a competitive solicitation but rather an effort to identify capable suppliers in the marketplace. The notice falls under PSC category 6685 for pressure, temperature, and humidity measuring and controlling instruments, indicating the specialized nature of the required manufacturing capabilities.