DUCT, BLEED AIR / NSN 1560-00-780-5715 / C5 AIRCRAFT
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of DUCT, BLEED AIR (NSN 1560-00-780-5715) for C5 AIRCRAFT. This effort aims to determine the procurement method for a potential 5-year base period requirement. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of LOCKHEED MARTIN p/n 4A92014-101A: DUCT, BLEED AIR. 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, diminishing manufacturing sources, and material shortage issues.
- Shipping serviceable assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (no solicitation posted yet)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Estimated Requirement: LTC – 5 YEAR BASE PERIOD
- Set-Aside: May be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through Full and Open Competition, based on market research results.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, by email to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL
- Published: May 18, 2026
Capability Requirements
Interested organizations should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- If subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address administrative and management structure.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess 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 (schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel, risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
Approved sources are Arrowhead Products (CAGE 70628) and Senior Operations (CAGE 98769). Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval, as DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data for this part. This is a market survey; the government assumes no financial responsibility for response costs.