Plate assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for a Plate Assembly, identified by NSN 2915-01-196-4314 and part number 4033-412, classified as an aircraft engine fuel system component. This procurement falls under the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing industry and specifically involves propulsion critical safety items and critical application items that require stringent manufacturing qualification requirements. Potential contractors must navigate a comprehensive Source Approval Request process that includes submitting detailed company profiles with quality assurance documentation, providing technical data, demonstrating manufacturing capabilities, and meeting significant industrial process certifications. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet Manufacture Qualification Requirements for these critical aerospace components, with approvals lasting three years for Critical Safety Items and seven years for Critical Application Items. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2025, with responses due by September 24, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to full and open competition among qualified manufacturers. The procurement documents do not specify current incumbents, award values, quantities, or detailed timelines for delivery and performance. Contractors must demonstrate either Category I capabilities using original equipment manufacturer technical data or Category II capabilities with similar manufacturing experience, along with comprehensive documentation including engineering data, production documents, sub-tier supplier information, and calibrated equipment lists. The stringent qualification process emphasizes the critical nature of these components in aircraft propulsion systems, requiring extensive quality assurance protocols and industrial certifications. No specific place of performance is indicated in the available documentation, though the nature of the procurement suggests specialized aerospace manufacturing facilities would be required.