AIRCRAFT, HERCULES, C-130; HEAD ASSEMBLY;
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) - Weapons Support (Richmond) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of HEAD ASSEMBLY components for C-130 Hercules aircraft. This effort, under NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Manufacturing), aims to determine the procurement method, potentially including a small business set-aside. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified item(s). This 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, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.
The specific requirement is for HEAD ASSEMBLY, Part Number 7583190 (associated with PTI TECHNOLOGIES INC. CAGE: 05228 and LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP CAGE: 98897), NSN 2945-011053780. The estimated annual demand is 10 Each.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: DLA Aviation, Department of Defense
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research; may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address administrative and management structures.
Responses will be evaluated to ascertain market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale, secure and apply corporate resources, implement a successful project management plan, and provide services under a performance-based contract.
Additional Notes
This is a request for capability information only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All submissions must be emailed to Jenier.Mitchell@dla.mil.