SPE4A726R0552– 1670- LATCH ASSY,CONVEYOR/ AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130
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) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers for LATCH ASSY, CONVEYOR (NSN: 1670-009896799, Part Number: 14711-200) for Hercules C-130 aircraft. This effort seeks to determine industry capacity for new production and supply chain support. Responses are due by April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of the new manufacture of the item, including furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment. This generally involves:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection and testing
- Preservation/packaging and shipping
Additionally, sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The required quantity is 91 each.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Not determined; responses will inform whether the requirement will be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit the following information:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure.
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale, secure and apply corporate resources, implement a successful project management plan, and provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions. Unit prices will be established at the time of contract award.