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417 NIINS Mass Sources Sought

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MassSourcesSoughtAug2026Federal

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The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining the items listed in the attached workbook, specifically targeting 417 NIINS. This notice is purely informational and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding commitment from the government. No funds are available for respondents to cover the cost of preparing submissions, and any information provided is strictly voluntary with no obligation for the government to award a contract based on responses. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 18, 2026, to be considered for potential future procurement opportunities. Companies seeking to become an approved source for these items must complete and submit a Source Approval Request package through the MNACG SAM program, demonstrating that their product meets or exceeds the quality standards of the currently procured item. SAR submissions for items with an open solicitation should be directed to the buyer named on that solicitation, while submissions for items without an active solicitation must be sent to the DLA Aviation SAR Program Office at the provided address in Richmond, Virginia. All correspondence and inquiries should be directed to Melissa Gallagher, Contract Specialist, via email or phone provided. The notice emphasizes the responsibility of the contractor to thoroughly document technical capability and product equivalence.

General Info

DLA Aviation seeks qualified suppliers for 417 NIINS via voluntary SAR submissions by August 18, 2026, no funds or commitments implied.

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Department Of Defense → DLA AviationView Agency

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Place of Performance

Richmond, VA, 23297, USA

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Sources_Sought_NIIN_List_Aug2026.xlsx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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Department Of Defense → DLA Aviation
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Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
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Melissa M Gallagher
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the items listed in the attached workbook. 


The Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. 


Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacturer (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notice by August 18, 2026.


Contracting Office Address


6090 Strathmore Road


Richmond, Virginia 23297-5002


United States



Primary Point of Contact:


Melissa Gallagher


Contract Specialist 


melissa.1.gallagher@dla.mil


445-737-7106


If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached MNACG SAM document. A SAR package contains all the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring. 


If there is an open solicitation for a NSN/LSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation. 


If you are submitting a SAR for a NSN/LSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below: 


DLA Aviation SAR Program Office


Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager)


6090 Strathmore Road


Richmond, Virginia 23297-5002


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