DUCT ASSEMLBY, BLEED / NSN 1560-01-470-6681 / B-1B AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 DLA AVIATION is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of DUCT ASSEMBLY, BLEED (NSN 1560-01-470-6681) for the B-1B AIRCRAFT. This effort aims to identify qualified sources for a potential 5-year base period requirement. Responses are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the new manufacture of DUCT ASSEMBLY, BLEED (Part Number: SENIOR OPERATIONS (CAGE 98769), p/n 1807444-205). Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment. 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 (DMSMS) issues
- Shipping serviceable assets
Currently, there are no other approved sources. Interested contractors would need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data for this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336413 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Estimated Requirement: LTC – 5 YEAR BASE PERIOD
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research; may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026
- Published: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain 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 (tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, 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 subcontracting/teaming arrangements if applicable.
All responses must be emailed to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.