REGULATOR AND HOSE
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 sources for the new manufacture of REGULATOR AND HOSE (NSN 3655-01-517-0290). This effort aims to determine the method of procurement, which may be set-aside for small businesses or proceed as full and open competition. The current approved source is THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY LLC. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the item(s), specifically Part Numbers KT-4856-1 ITEM 2 and KT-4856-3. This includes:
- Procurement/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 and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues
The estimated requirement is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 units. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available at this time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: To be determined (potential Small Business or Full and Open Competition)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity, including the ability to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources
- Implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel management, and risk mitigation)
- 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.