AAR Woodward SPE4A226RX0009
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable manufacturers or legitimate suppliers for specific items currently sole-sourced to Pratt and Whitney, with AAR Supply Chain, Inc. as the exclusive distributor. This market research aims to determine if a competitive acquisition strategy is feasible. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking sources capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining the items listed in Attachment 1, which include the following National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs):
- 008710206
- 014442232
- 015420082
- 015420090
- 015420130
- 015420158
- 015420164
- 015420185
- 012830971
- 015904852
- 011981956
- 011853788
These items are classified under Product Service Code 5310 (Nuts And Washers). The government intends to award a sole-source, long-term contract to AAR Supply Chain, Inc. under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, but this Sources Sought may alter that strategy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A226RX0009
- Set-Aside: None specified (not restricted to small businesses)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 5 pm EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response via email to Kevin.Brown@dla.mil. Responses should include:
- Company name and address
- CAGE code
- Business size status
- Point of contact name, title, phone, and email
- A capability statement demonstrating ability to meet the requirement, including documentation for financial resources, integrity, experience, controls, technical skills, management, and facilities.
Source Approval Request (SAR) Program
Companies desiring to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for these items should submit an application package through the SAR Program to DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager) at 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5100. The SAR package must demonstrate the ability to manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Contact Information
For questions, contact Kevin Brown at Kevin.Brown@dla.mil.