AIRCRAFT, ENGINE; MIXER, AFTERBURNER
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 Synopsis to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of MIXER, AFTERBURNER components (P/N 5132T50G01, NSN 2840-015652715). This effort aims to determine the procurement method, which may include a small business set-aside or full and open competition. Responses are due by January 30, 2026, NLT 02:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the item(s). This generally includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibilities for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. The specific requirement is for Part Number 5132T50G01, associated with GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (CAGE: 99207) and B. H. AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC. (CAGE: 85291). The estimated annual demand is 10 units. The applicable NAICS code is 336411.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: To be determined (may be Small Business or Full and Open Competition)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, NLT 02:00 p.m. EST
- Published: January 24, 2026
- Department/Agency: DLA Aviation, DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Product Service Code: 2840 (Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components)
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with documentation supporting claims.
- If subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address administrative and management structure. Submissions must be emailed to Jenier.Mitchell@dla.mil. This is not a request for proposals, and the government will not assume financial responsibility for costs incurred.