NSN 5306-011164391, BOLT,INTERNALLY REL
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 has issued a Sources Sought notice (Notice ID: SPE4A626Q0800) for the new manufacture of BOLT, INTERNALLY REL (NSN 5306-011164391), specifically for the CH-47 Workload Data Collection (WSDC). This market research aims to identify potential sources and determine the procurement method. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified bolt. This includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated requirement is 178 EA.
Currently, approved sources include ADEPT FASTENERS INC, THE BOEING COMPANY, LEONARDO SPA HELICOPTERS DIVISION, SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and BOEING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.
Source Approval Request (SAR)
Companies not on the approved source list that wish to be reviewed and qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the DoDSafe link. To initiate this, email dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject line "Request a SAR drop off," including your CAGE code, NSN, and email address.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 332722
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition based on responses.
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, by email to ive.allen@dla.mil.
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale, secure and apply corporate resources, implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation), and provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and submission of information is voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available at this time. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback will be provided.