WHEEL, LANDING GEAR, NSN 1630-013312589, Part-Number 040-25300, Weapon System Designator Code 40A

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify capable manufacturers or suppliers of a landing gear wheel (NSN 1630-013312589, Part-Number 040-25300, Weapon System Designator Code 40A). This is not a formal solicitation but rather an informational notice designed to assess the industrial base's capacity to produce this critical aviation component. Interested companies must demonstrate their capability to manufacture the wheel to equal or superior quality standards compared to the currently approved supplier by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) package containing comprehensive technical data and manufacturing documentation. The evaluation will assess engineering capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality assurance procedures, and overall product conformity with design requirements, following the procedures outlined in the Joint Aeronautical Commanders' Group (JACG) Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook. All responses must be submitted by April 13, 2026, to the DLA SAR Program Office or the contracting specialist Leslea Newlon at 445-737-9902; however, no funds are available for response preparation, and submission does not obligate the government to award a contract.

This notice carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers in the available documentation. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify quantity requirements, award values, or budget ranges for potential future procurement actions. The opportunity is classified under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 1630 (Aircraft Wheel and Brake Systems), indicating the specialized nature of the procurement within the defense aviation industrial base. Companies seeking approval must submit SAR packages that conclusively demonstrate product equivalency or superiority to the current approved item, with the burden of proof resting entirely on the prospective contractor. This market research notice signals potential future procurement activity but represents an initial qualification phase rather than an imminent purchase commitment.