ACTUATOR HOUSING, NSN 1620-016835794, Part-Number 42357-141, Weapon System Designator Code 11F
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) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining ACTUATOR HOUSING, NSN 1620-016835794, Part-Number 42357-141, Weapon System Designator Code 11F. This is for informational purposes only and is not a request for an offer. Responses are due by February 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Aviation seeks to determine industry capability for the specified ACTUATOR HOUSING. This includes identifying potential sources that can either manufacture the item or legitimately obtain it for supply to the government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 14, 2026
- Published: February 9, 2026
Key Information for Respondents
This notice is solely for market research; it is not a solicitation and does not commit the Government to award a contract. Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available for their preparation.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture or obtain the item are invited to submit a response. Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item must submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.
Source Approval Request (SAR) Process
The attached document, "JACG SAM HB 16March11 signed.pdf" (Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook), outlines the comprehensive SAR process. This handbook details:
- Types of Sources Considered: Categories of suppliers for approval.
- SAR Process: Development, submission, and review of SAR packages, including risk management and technical review criteria.
- Site Surveys: Procedures for evaluating supplier capabilities.
- Source Validation and Disqualification: Processes for managing approved sources.
A SAR package must demonstrate the prospective contractor's ability to competently manufacture the product to the required quality. If an open solicitation exists for the LSN/NSN, SARs should be sent directly to the buyer. Otherwise, SARs should be sent to the DLA Aviation SAR Program Office in Richmond, VA.
Point of Contact
Leslea Newlon, Contracting Specialist, can be reached at 445-737-9902 or Leslea.Newlon@dla.mil for primary inquiries.