28--BLADE,TURBINE ROTOR

The Department of Defense's DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking qualified contractors to supply manufacturing efforts for a specific turbine blade component, identified as P/N 5145T41P02, associated with NSN 2840-01-713-9884. The procurement involves providing labor, materials, and facilities necessary to produce this part, which is used in the GE38-1B engine. The government does not possess the technical data required for manufacturing this item, and intends to negotiate exclusively with one or a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority. While the notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit capability statements within 15 days of the notice’s publication, and only approved sources will be solicited, with source approval possibly required prior to award. Potential vendors must submit their source approval packages if they are not already approved, following guidelines available on the Navy’s website. The government emphasizes that award decisions may be made without delay for source approval, and responses to this sources sought notice will help determine the level of competition. The primary point of contact for inquiries is John McCarry, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2025, with a response deadline of August 11, 2025.