DOOR, 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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of Aircraft Doors (L), specifically NSN 1560-01-582-6078, Part number 70207-52701-042. This is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. Responses will help determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-asides. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, 4:30 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The Government requires contractors to provide all services, facilities, labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and data necessary for the new manufacture of the specified Aircraft Door. The items must be packaged and shipped to required destinations. This item is classified as a non-Critical Safety Item (CSI), and a technical data package list (TDPL) is not available.
Key Requirements
- Proprietary Data: Offerors must have the ability to procure requisite proprietary data from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, as the Government does not own this data. Capabilities statements should detail authorization from Sikorsky.
- Special Tooling: Contractors must demonstrate a plan to meet special tooling and test equipment requirements through physical possession, confirmed requisitions, subcontracting arrangements, or specific plans for developing equivalent tools.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; however, all small business set-aside categories will be considered based on market research.
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1250 employee size standard.
- PSC: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 4:30 PM Central Time
- Published: May 12, 2026
Submission Details
Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (maximum ten 8.5 x 11-inch pages, 10-point font minimum, bullet format) demonstrating their ability to provide the required products. Submissions should include organization details (name, address, POCs, email, website, phone, ownership type) and tailored capability statements. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, the administrative and management structure should be addressed. Contractors are encouraged to seek Source Approval Requests (SAR) via https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt/.
Responses must be submitted electronically to Pamela Pritchard at pamela.n.pritchard.civ@army.mil in Microsoft Word or PDF format, referencing the sources sought number in the subject line. Proprietary data will be protected.