Sources Sought

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research through this combined Request for Information and Sources Sought notice for wheel assemblies (NSN 1630-01-654-0282, P/N 260811-5). The primary objectives are to identify capable sources, determine the availability of commercial or non-developmental items that satisfy requirements, improve small business access to acquisition information, and enhance overall competition. The Government plans to apply commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12 in the forthcoming solicitation and will consider capability statements, proposals, and quotations from all responsible sources. While formal evaluation criteria have not yet been detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested parties should anticipate that compliance with Free Trade Agreements will be a consideration. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by April 7, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Rocky.tello@us.af.mil.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and does not identify any current incumbent contractors. The Government seeks an estimated quantity of 91 units with an estimated delivery schedule of 14 months after receipt of order (ARO). While a specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the combination of quantity, delivery timeline, and commercial item classification suggests a moderate-value acquisition. Interested contractors should note that the supplies fall under the Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems category (PSC 1630) and the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing classification (NAICS 336413), which may assist in determining their eligibility and capability to respond once the formal solicitation is released.