ENGINES, E2/C2/ENGINES/PSE; DIVERTER STRIP, 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 via a Sources Sought Synopsis for a DIVERTER STRIP, AIRCRAFT. This effort aims to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying the item, with responses due by June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The market research will inform the procurement method, which may include a Small Business Set-Aside or Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of the new manufacture of the DIVERTER STRIP, AIRCRAFT (NSN: 1680-015818044), including:
- Furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potentially responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources.
Specific part numbers identified are 60979-1175 (FISICA APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.) and LDS10-01-64-1-OV-00-W-1175 (LIGHTNING DIVERSION SYSTEMS, LLC.). The estimated annual demand is 40 units (MIN: 10, MAX: 40).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336413
- Set-Aside: Potential for Small Business Set-Aside or Full and Open Competition
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET
- Published: May 29, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated to ascertain market capacity to provide services consistent with the scope, apply necessary resources, implement successful project management, and provide services under a performance-based contract. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposals.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with supporting documentation.
- Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.
Submissions must be emailed to Jenier.Mitchell@dla.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.