5995-01-004-9732; 42F; T-38 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-079-7450; 26F; F-16 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-230-8464;19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-2854; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-6376; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 6150-01-249-5958; 01F; MISSILE, MINUTEMAN III,

SOL #: SPE4A626R0178Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment (5995)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 13, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 18, 2026, 3:59 AM

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 through this Sources Sought notice to identify capable parties for providing various Cable Assemblies (NSNs: 5995-01-004-9732, 5995-01-079-7450, 5995-01-230-8464, 5995-01-290-2854, 5995-01-290-6376, 6150-01-249-5958, 6150-01-265-0887). The purpose is to determine the method of procurement for a future solicitation (SPE4A6-26-R-0178). Responses are due by April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

This market research seeks to identify sources for various Cable Assemblies (Nomenclature: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN; CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADIO; CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC) associated with T-38, F-16, and F-15 aircraft, as well as Minuteman III missiles. The DLA Aviation Richmond aims to assess industry's capacity to provide these services, including the full range of corporate resources, successful project management, and performance-based service delivery.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Anticipated Solicitation: SPE4A6-26-R-0178
  • NAICS Code: 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing)
  • Set-Aside: While the metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, the final procurement method (Small Business or Full and Open Competition) will be determined based on market research responses. Multiple awards may be made.
  • Response Due: April 17, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Published: April 13, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested organizations must submit:

  • Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
  • Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting claims.
  • Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.

Evaluation

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential capacity to:

  1. Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
  2. Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
  3. Implement a successful project management plan (compliance, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel, risk mitigation).
  4. Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Additional Notes

This is not a request for proposals, and submission of information is voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.

People

Points of Contact

Patsy BedfordPRIMARY
Heidi LacosseSECONDARY

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5995-01-004-9732; 42F; T-38 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-079-7450; 26F; F-16 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-230-8464;19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-2854; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-6376; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 6150-01-249-5958; 01F; MISSILE, MINUTEMAN III, | GovScope