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) Huntsville, AL Tactical Missile Branch is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential offerors for the new manufacture of FAN, VANEAXIAL (NSN: 4140-01-671-5069, Part Number: 13705468-1) for the M-D6 Patriot Weapon System. This notice aims to assess industry capabilities and inform the appropriate acquisition strategy. Responses are due March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for the new manufacture of the specified fan. This includes:
- Procurement and 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
- NAICS Code: 333413 (Size Standard: 500 Employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; the government will determine the acquisition strategy (may be set-aside for small businesses, full and open, or sole source) based on responses.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET
- Published: March 16, 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.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. Interested parties should provide company details, technical POC, NAICS, and business classification/socio-economic status. The government is interested in all business types, including 8(a), small, SDB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small businesses. Technical data is export-restricted, and all potential offerors must have an active Joint Certification Program (JCP) profile/registration.