NSN: 6850-011321924, catalyst, iridium, wsdc: 26F F-16AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing iridium catalyst components (NSN 6850-011321924) for F-16 aircraft applications. This pre-solicitation notice requests interested parties to provide manufacturer information including location details and points of contact for companies that can manufacture this specialized chemical catalyst product. Qualified manufacturers must submit their responses through a specific Source Approval Request (SAR) process using DoDSafe due to cybersecurity requirements, with submissions coordinated through dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil using the subject line "Request a SAR drop off" and including their CAGE code, NSN, and email address. The agency emphasizes that all SAR submissions must be processed through the secure DoDSafe platform rather than traditional web-based methods. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is August 27, 2025, providing interested manufacturers a five-day window to submit their information.

This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualifying manufacturers under NAICS code 325998 for miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing. Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE code 70210) is currently listed as an approved source for this item under part number 243-024-9001, indicating they may be the incumbent supplier. The total quantity requirement is 457 each of the iridium catalyst components, representing a substantial procurement volume for this specialized aerospace chemical product. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this sources sought notice, as the primary objective is to identify additional qualified manufacturing sources rather than solicit pricing at this stage. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 6850 for miscellaneous chemical specialties, reflecting the technical nature of the catalyst components required for military aircraft operations.