NSN2840-01-377-3751_FrontFrame_F110_PN1590M38G09_FD2030-25-00929

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for a market research sources sought (MRSSS) opportunity related to National Stock Number (NSN) 2840-01-377-3751, specifically involving a front frame component for an unspecified airframe. The notice seeks potential suppliers capable of manufacturing new parts, including comprehensive production capabilities such as component fabrication, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in supply chain management, logistics planning, and addressing potential diminishing manufacturing source challenges. Interested contractors are required to submit Source Approval Request (SAR) packages electronically through the DoD SAFE system, with complete documentation including business size status, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. The market research response deadline is February 4, 2025, with the place of performance located at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

The solicitation does not indicate a specific small business set-aside, suggesting the opportunity may be open to businesses of various sizes pending market research results. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement appears focused on determining market capability for manufacturing complex aerospace components, potentially with opportunities for breaking out requirements by specific airframe platforms. While precise quantity requirements are not specified, the notice implies a potential ongoing or long-term manufacturing requirement for critical aerospace parts. The market research phase will help DLA Aviation assess potential competitive landscape, supplier capabilities, and determine whether the procurement can be structured to encourage small business participation or must remain open to larger, more established manufacturers.