Sources Sought: "BRAKE, MLG, AIRCRAFT" NSN: 1630-015322855

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical is seeking sources for an aircraft main landing gear brake, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1630-015322855. The procurement involves a source-controlled item that must be manufactured in strict accordance with Boeing Company part number 901-336-006-117 and Aircraft Wheel and Brake LLC part number 030-17821. This Critical Application Item contains export-controlled technical data subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) restrictions. Potential vendors must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and obtain DLA authorization to access the controlled technical data. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with rigorous quality inspection and acceptance standards, following MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 sampling methodologies.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of qualified vendors. While specific award value details are not provided, the complexity of the item—a specialized aircraft brake with strict technical and regulatory requirements—suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. Vendors will need to carefully review the attached Product Item Description (PID) package to understand the comprehensive technical specifications and compliance requirements. The procurement timeline shows a narrow window, with the opportunity posted on January 31, 2025, and responses due by February 6, 2025. Potential contractors must be prepared to navigate complex certification processes, demonstrate technical expertise in aerospace components, and comply with strict export control regulations to be considered for this critical military procurement.