5977-00-464-8496; Z9N; AIRCRAFT, FA-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 DLA Aviation Richmond is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for NSN 5977-00-464-8496, ELECTRODE, used in FA-18 aircraft. This effort aims to identify interested and capable parties for a potential future solicitation, SPE4A6-26-R-0188. Responses are due by April 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Scope of Interest
The DLA Aviation seeks to identify organizations with the potential capacity to provide these electrodes. This includes demonstrating the ability to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described.
- Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with tight schedules, cost containment, meeting and tracking performance, hiring and retention of key personnel, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NSN: 5977-00-464-8496 (ELECTRODE)
- NAICS: 335991 (Electrical Lighting Equipment Manufacturing)
- Potential Set-Aside: Based on responses, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition; multiple awards are possible.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
- Published: March 31, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit the following information:
- Organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- Details on the administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort; there is no solicitation at this time, and it does not constitute a request for proposals. The government will not assume financial responsibility for any costs incurred in responding. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. All responses must be emailed to patsy.bedford@dla.mil.