1670-012363820,CANOPY,EJECTION SEA, WSDC: AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15

SOL #: SPE4A726R0559Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; Cargo Tie Down Equipment (1670)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting a Sources Sought to identify manufacturers for CANOPY, EJECTION SEA (NSN 1670-012363820), specifically for F-15 Eagle aircraft. This market research aims to find capable sources for a quantity of 186 EACH. Responses are due April 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The DLA Aviation is seeking sources capable of manufacturing the specified item. Interested parties should provide information on their capabilities, including the manufacturer's location (City and State), and points of contact. The primary goal is to identify potential new sources beyond the currently approved manufacturers.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Item: CANOPY, EJECTION SEA (NSN 1670-012363820)
  • Quantity: 186 EACH
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: April 24, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
  • Published: April 16, 2026

Submission Instructions

Responses should be submitted to the Primary Point of Contact. For Source Approval Requests (SAR), DLA-Aviation requires submission via a DoDSafe link. To obtain this link, email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject "Request a SAR drop off", including your CAGE code, the NSN, and the email address where you wish to receive the link.

Additional Notes

Currently approved sources include FXC CORPORATION (CAGE 56600, 52497), AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICAN OF CA INC (CAGE 05QR4), and MILLS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (CAGE 02693). This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

People

Points of Contact

Grayson AndrewsPRIMARY
Kenneth WidemanSECONDARY

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