5995-01-548-5758; 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 to identify interested and capable parties for a future requirement concerning CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC (NSN: 5995-01-548-5758). This effort, associated with future Solicitation SPE4A6-26-R-0174, aims to determine the method of procurement. The applicable NAICS code is 334419. Responses are due by April 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern standard time.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks to identify organizations with the potential capacity to provide services consistent with the scope and scale required for the CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC. This includes demonstrating the ability to:
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel management, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through Full and Open Competition. Multiple awards may be made.
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity and will contribute to determining the procurement method. This is not a request for proposals, and submission of information is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred.
Additional Notes
No telephone inquiries will be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties must email their responses to patsy.bedford@dla.mil.