8145 - NSN:6KD 8145 004498427 YX P/N 13414-083, SHIPPING AND STORAG and used on Common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight NAVlCP PHIL refueling, tires, tubes, and parts
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 Philadelphia is conducting a Sources Sought to identify eligible contractors capable of manufacturing NSN 6KD 8145 004498427 YX P/N 13414-083, SHIPPING AND STORAG. This item is used on common aircraft systems components. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302-1 due to not possessing the necessary manufacturing data. Responses are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort requires contractors to furnish labor, material, and facilities to manufacture NSN 6KD 8145 004498427 YX P/N 13414-083, SHIPPING AND STORAG. The item is utilized for common aircraft systems components, furnishings, in-flight refueling, tires, tubes, and parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Notice of Intent to Sole Source/Limited Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 19, 2026
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- Applicable Regulations: Free Trade Agreements Act and/or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.
Key Requirements & Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, proposals received within 5 days after the publication date (i.e., by February 16, 2026) may be considered. The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this proposed contract. Only approved sources will be solicited, and engineering source approval by the design activity is required to maintain part quality.
Firms that have not previously manufactured this item for DLA Aviation Philadelphia and wish to become an approved source of supply must contact the buyer to inquire about Source Approval Request (SAR) procedures. DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay award pending source approval.
Contact
Jillian OConnor at jillian.oconnor@dla.mil