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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Aircraft Boarding Ladder - Sources Sought - NSN 1730-01-654-5368

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7016872544Federal

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The U.S. Government is seeking information from potential suppliers regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses to manufacture Aircraft Boarding Ladders under NSN 1730-01-654-5368, with the intent of making a one-time purchase of approximately 13 units for delivery to the W25G1U facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. This sources sought notice is strictly for market research under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or binding obligation by the Government; no compensation will be provided for responses. The item, designated as P/N 876005-203 by The Boeing Company, must be produced by approved sources only, and interested parties are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request package to qualify as an approved supplier. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 336413 and falls under Federal Supply Class 1730 for Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment, with an estimated delivery window of 90 days. The procurement requires strict adherence to a comprehensive set of technical, quality, packaging, and traceability requirements, including compliance with MIL-STD-1916 sampling standards, MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging guidelines, and MIL-STD-129 marking specifications. The item qualifies as a Critical Application Item and requires FAA Airworthiness Approval under CDRL-FAACERTCOM-25015, with documentation subject to revision as of January 14, 2025. Additional requirements include contractor retention of supply chain traceability records per DLAD Procurement Note C03, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, configuration change management procedures, and specific packaging and preservation standards as outlined in DLA directives. Responses must be submitted by June 9, 2026, and should be directed to Russell Keiser at the Department of Defense’s DLA Troop Support office.

General Info

Government seeks approved manufacturers for 13 aircraft boarding ladders; market research only, no purchase commitment.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Director Of Sub DLA Troop SupportView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

New Cumberland, PA, 17070, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Director Of Sub DLA Troop Support
Contacts1 person available
OfficePHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA
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Department Of Defense → Director Of Sub DLA Troop Support
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Office AddressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for “information purposes only” to prepare a one-time buy for NSN 1730-01-654-5368 PR number 7016872544. This is NOT a request for proposals, quotations or bids. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research pursuant to FAR Part 10. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that are capable of executing the potential contract. The government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. No solicitation exists currently.



The Government intends to purchase approximately 13 EA (W25G1U NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY, NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002 US) of NSN 1730-01-654-5368, Ladder, Aircraft Boarding.  It is to be manufactured by approved sources only.  Parties interested in becoming an approved source for this item are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.


PR 7016872544


NSN: 1730-01-654-5368


FSC: 1730 – Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment


NAICS Code: 336413


Item Description: Ladder, Aircraft Boarding


THE BOEING COMPANY (82918), P/N: 876005-203



Estimated Quantity: 13 EA


Estimated Delivery:  90 days


Stock Location: W25G1U




W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION


DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY


2001 NORMANDY DRIVE DOOR 113 TO 134


NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002 US



STAIRCASE,AIRCRAFT



RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS


(IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE


DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB


AT:



http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx



FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE


SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS.  FOR LARGE


ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE


APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON


REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS.





RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT




RP003: PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR


FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION COMMERICAL MATERIAL




RQ002: CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT - ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL


REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (DEVIATION OR WAIVER)




RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES



RQ046: FAA Bare Item Marking Requirements


RQ018:  CONTRACTOR RETENTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN TRACEABILITY DOCUMENTATION


(AUG 2016)


This item requires supply chain traceability documentation in accordance


with DLA Directive (DLAD) Procurement Notes #C03 Contractor Retention of


Supply Chain Traceability Documentation (AUG 2016)#.   The full text of


C03 can be found in the DLAD Procurement Notes on the Web at:


 http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx.


(End of TQ Requirement)




SAMPLING:


THE SAMPLING METHOD SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-1916 OR ASQ


H1331, TABLE 1 OR A COMPARABLE ZERO BASED SAMPLING PLAN UNLESS OTHERWISE


SPECIFIED BY THE CONTRACT. IF THE APPLICABLE DRAWING, SPECIFICATION,


STANDARD, OR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (QAP) SPECIFIES CRITICAL, MAJOR


AND/OR MINOR ATTRIBUTES, THEY SHALL BE ASSIGNED VERIFICAITON LEVELS OF


VII, IV AND II OR AQLS OF 0.1, 1.0 AND 4.0 RESPECTIVELY. UNSPECIFIED


ATTRIBUTES SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS MAJOR UNLESS SAMPLING PLANS ARE


SPECIFIED IN APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. FOR MIL-STD-1916, THE MANUFACTURER


MAY USE THE ATTRIBUTE OR VARIABLE INSPECTION METHOD AT THEIR OPTION OR


PER THE CONTRACT. MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4 MAY BE USED TO SET SAMPLE LOT


SIZE, BUT ACCEPTANCE WOULD BE ZERO NON-CONFORMANCES IN THE SAMPLE LOT


UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.


The following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), DD Form 1423s,


apply to this procurement.  Review the Technical Data Package (TDP) for


additional information.


RQ019: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Approval



RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES




CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM



THE BOEING COMPANY 82918 P/N 876005-203



IAW REFERENCE QAP 13873 CDRL-FAACERTCOM-25015


REVISION NR     DTD 01/14/2025


PART PIECE NUMBER:



PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1E


QUP:001  PRES MTHD:10  CLNG/DRY:1  PRESV MAT:00


WRAP MAT:00  CUSH/DUNN MAT:00  CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:0


UNIT CONT:10  OPI:O


INTRMDTE CONT:E5  INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA


PACK CODE:U


MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129.


SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking



PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING


 REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT

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