LEADING EDGE,AIRCRA, NSN 1560-017285601, XHN F5 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
DLA Aviation is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable parties for Leading Edge,Aircra (NSN 1560-01-728-5601) for XHN F5 Aircraft. This effort aims to determine the procurement method for a potential future requirement of 20 units. Responses are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Leading Edge,Aircra, specifically Part Number 34-24001-1, with NSN 1560-01-728-5601. The estimated quantity is 20 each. DLA Aviation seeks to identify organizations with the resources and capacity to support this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); potential for Small Business set-aside or Full and Open Competition.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, by close of business.
- Published: April 20, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation, DEPT OF DEFENSE
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.
- Demonstrate compliance with tight program schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel management, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Address administrative and management structure if subcontracting/teaming is anticipated. Responses must be emailed to Amanda Thomas at Amanda.Thomas@dla.mil. For Source Approval Requests (SAR), email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with subject "Request a SAR drop off", including CAGE code, NSN, and email for a DoDSafe link.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and submission is voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided.