Sources Sought for NSN 1560-01-253-0382
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0727
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research via Sources Sought Notice to identify alternative manufacturers or sources for NSN 1560-01-253-0382, a structural support component for aircraft, with responses due by August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is not a solicitation and carries no obligation to award; responses are voluntary and will not be compensated.
The item is currently manufactured by Approved Source Marathonnorco Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE 08844) under part number A2290-5. The weapon system designator code is E2A. DLA Aviation seeks to determine if other companies possess capability to manufacture or legitimately obtain this component.
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Xuan T Phan at xuan.phan@dla.mil. Companies seeking formal approval as an Approved Source must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the SAR Program as outlined in the attached Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook (JACG SAM HB 03-16-11). SAR packages must contain complete technical data—including drawings, manufacturing operation sheets, process plans, and quality assurance documentation—and evidence of prior manufacturing experience. The contracting office is located at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, Virginia 23237. The primary point of contact is Xuan T Phan, Acquisition Specialist, 804-659-9554, xuan.phan@dla.mil.
Notice text
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuingthis Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item: NSN 1560-012530382, ITEM DESCRIPTION SUPPORT,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT. This item is currently manufactured by Approved Source Marathonnorco Aerospace, INC (CAGE 08844) UNDER PART NUMBER A2290-5. The Weapon System Designator Code is E2A.
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 08/06/2026, 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Xuan T Phan at xuan.phan@dla.mil.
Contracting Office Address:
6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237
Primary Point of Contact: Xuan T Phan, Acquisition Specialist
Phone: 804 659 9554
Email: xuan.phan@dla.mil.
If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.
If there is an open solicitation for an NSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation.
If you are submitting a SAR for an NSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below:
DLA Weapons Support SAR Program Office
Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager)
6090 Strathmore Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook JACG SAM HB 03-16-11.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Support, structural component, aircraft / E2A, AH-64E apache helicopter | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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