FAN, VANEAXIAL
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) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for a FAN, VANEAXIAL (NSN: 4140-01-671-5041, Part Number: 13705469-1). This fan is required in support of the PATRIOT M-D6 weapon system. The current acquisition is sole-source, and DLA aims to determine if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of a FAN, VANEAXIAL. Qualified sources will be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and production, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets. Contractors must also be capable of performing recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 333413 (Size Standard: 500 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but interested in all small business types including 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 6:25 PM ET
- Published: May 21, 2026
Key Requirements
Firms must possess the ability to produce the required item and meet prequalification requirements to be registered as a potential source. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website. This acquisition involves technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or Export Administration Act. Offerors and their sources of supply must have an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access export-controlled data. DLA will not delay award for ineligible offerors to obtain JCP certification.
Additional Notes
This SSS is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. Responses are not offers, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract. No funds are available for response preparation.