BOOT, CONTROL STICK AIRCRAFT
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 a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify interested and capable parties for the new manufacture of BOOT, CONTROL STICK AIRCRAFT. This effort will determine the procurement method, with potential for a Small Business set-aside. Responses are due by March 5, 2026, at 02:00 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 item(s). This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management
- Logistics planning and forecasting production requirements
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues
- Shipping serviceable assets
The specific requirement is for BOOT, CONTROL STICK AIRCRAFT, NSN: 1680-013683583, with an estimated annual demand of 10 Each. Referenced part numbers include AIRBORNE INDUSTRIES INC. (CAGE: 66860) P/N 123AM50007-2 and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP. (CAGE: 79RG9) P/N 123AM50007-2.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified; potential for Small Business set-aside or full and open competition based on responses.
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, NLT 02:00 p.m. ET
- Published: February 26, 2026
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 schedule compliance, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel management, 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 with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Address administrative and management structure for significant subcontracting/teaming.
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.