SENSING ELEMENT, FIR / NSN 6340-01-434-8871 / C130 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A726R0464Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

Aircraft Alarm And Signal Systems (6340)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/01c320ff559f4656afd9ff4d2d0046d7/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 26, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 8:00 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 DLA AVIATION is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify capable sources for the new manufacture of SENSING ELEMENT, FIR (NSN 6340-01-434-8871), used in C130 Aircraft. This effort aims to determine the procurement method, potentially including a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the new manufacture of the SENSING ELEMENT, FIR, Part Number: LOCKHEED MARTIN (CAGE 74703), p/n 058089-11. Key responsibilities include:

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, diminishing manufacturing sources, and material shortage issues.
Shipping serviceable assets.

Approved sources are Kidde Technologies (CAGE 73168) p/n 896840 and Simmonds Precision Products (CAGE 89305) p/n 058089-11. Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package, as DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data for this part.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
NAICS: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
Estimated Requirement: Long-Term Contract (LTC) – 5 Year Base Period
Set-Aside: Potential for Small Business Set-Aside or Full and Open Competition, based on market research results.
Response Due: March 4, 2026, by 8:00 PM UTC.
Published: February 26, 2026.

Evaluation

The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity, focusing on:

Ability to provide services consistent in scope and scale.
Capability to secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
Capacity to implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel retention, and risk mitigation.
Ability to 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.
Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.

Submissions must be emailed to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided.