NSN: 1560013957439, SPAR,AIRCRAFT, WSDC: 05F,STRATOLIFTER KC-135

SOL #: SPE4A526R0184Sources 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

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 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

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential manufacturers for NSN 1560-01-395-7439, SPAR, AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER KC-135, specifically Part Number: 5-85677-2. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities. Responses are due April 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

This notice seeks to identify sources capable of manufacturing the specified aircraft spar. Respondents are requested to provide their company's location (city and state) and points of contact.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Informational Purposes Only)
  • Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: April 25, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
  • Published: April 20, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Richmond, VA, United States

Evaluation

This is not a request for proposal and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses are for informational purposes only and will be used to identify potential sources. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

Additional Notes

No funds are available to pay for the preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Interested parties should submit their information to Cheryl Broadie at Cheryl.Broadie@dla.mil.

People

Points of Contact

Cheryl BroadieDSN695-5488PRIMARY

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