WHEEL,LANDING GEAR, NSN 1630-013312589, Part-Number 040-25300, Weapon System Designator Code 40A
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) Weapons Support – Richmond is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining a specific WHEEL, LANDING GEAR (NSN 1630-013312589, Part-Number 040-25300, Weapon System Designator Code 40A). This is for informational purposes only and is not a request for an offer or a solicitation. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to determine industry capability to supply the specified landing gear wheel. Companies interested in being reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The SAR package, as outlined in the attached "JACG SAM HB" document, must contain all technical data demonstrating the prospective contractor's ability to competently manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the currently approved item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 13, 2026
- Published: April 8, 2026
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support – Richmond
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice. For those seeking "Approved Source" status, a Source Approval Request (SAR) package is mandatory. The "Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook" (JACG SAM HB) provides detailed procedures for SAR submission and evaluation, covering various approval categories (e.g., Actual Item, Similar Item, New Manufacturer, Alternate Item), types of sources, reverse engineering, and site surveys.
If an open solicitation exists for the LSN/NSN, SARs should be submitted directly to the buyer noted on that solicitation. If no open solicitation, SARs should be sent to the DLA Aviation SAR Program Office at 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23297-5100.
Additional Notes
This announcement does not obligate the Government to award a contract, and no funds are available for response preparation. The Primary Point of Contact is Leslea Newlon, Contracting Specialist, who can be reached at 445-737-9902 or Leslea.Newlon@dla.mil.