SPE4A726R0201 - igniter, spark, gas T/ aircraft, stratolifter C/KC-135/05F
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0201
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23297, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing spark gas igniters for KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft, identified by NSN 2925-011909352 and part number CH31765. This pre-solicitation notice seeks organizations with the capacity to provide full manufacturing support, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Interested parties must demonstrate organizational capability and staff qualifications through tailored capability statements with supporting documentation. The applicable NAICS code is 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and this market research will inform the government's procurement method selection. Responses are due by November 18, 2025, though this is purely a market research initiative with no formal solicitation currently active and no financial responsibility assumed by the government for response costs.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation phase. The government requires a quantity of 1,024 units, with unit prices to be established at the time of contract award. Potential sources must be capable of managing supply chain logistics, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and handling all associated shipping and serviceable asset delivery. While no specific evaluation criteria are outlined in this pre-solicitation notice, interested organizations should be prepared to demonstrate manufacturing capability, quality control processes, and experience with aerospace component production. Organizations anticipating significant subcontracting or teaming arrangements should be prepared to provide details regarding those partnerships as part of their capability submission.
Notice text
The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN: 2925-011909352, PR: 7013210806, ITEM: IGNITER,SPARK,GAS T. This item is currently identified as part number, CH31765. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The quantity needed is 1024 each. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336412.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS
REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND
OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 11/18/2025; 3:00 pm eastern standard time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Xuan Phan (xuan.phan@dla.mil).
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Xuan T Phan via email (xuan.phan@dla.mil).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Igniter, spark, gas T/ aircraft, stratolifter C/KC-135/05F | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Igniter, spark, gas T | Award Notice | |
| SPE4A726R0201 -2925 - engine electrical system components, aircraft prime moving | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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