ENGINES, H53 HELO/ENGINES/PSE; FILTER BODY, FLUID

SOL #: SPE4A726R0586Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components (1650)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

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

DLA - Weapons Support (Richmond) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of a FILTER BODY, FLUID (P/N HP1060106-1, NSN: 1650-012195305) for H53 HELO ENGINES. This effort aims to identify interested and capable parties. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. EST.

Scope of Work

Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified FILTER BODY, FLUID. 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. The estimated annual demand is 40 units (MIN: 10, MAX: 40).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought Synopsis / Market Research
  • NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
  • Set-Aside: Not yet determined; may be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards are possible.
  • Response Due: May 27, 2026, NLT 02:00 p.m. EST
  • Published: May 20, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should provide:

  1. Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
  2. Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting organizational and staff capability.
  3. If significant subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure.

Evaluation

Market information will be evaluated 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 (including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
  • Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Additional Notes

This is a market research effort and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

People

Points of Contact

JENIER MITCHELLPRIMARY

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