PISTON,LANDING GEAR (25-R-0731)

The Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation at Hill Air Force Base, has issued a combined Request for Information and Synopsis to gather market intelligence regarding the supply of 11 units of landing gear piston (NSN 1620-01-423-3708, P/N 388028-19) for Foreign Military Sales, under solicitation SPRHA1-25-R-0731. The notice intends to assess whether additional qualified sources or commercial/non-developmental items exist that meet agency needs, improve small business access to information, and enhance competition. However, it is not a request for proposal or bid, nor a commitment to contract, and no payment will be made for information provided. The estimated delivery schedule is 14 months after receipt of order, and the anticipated contract duration is yet to be determined. Responses are due by October 23, 2025, with the archive date set for October 23, 2026. The requirement is not expected to be set aside for small businesses, as the part is only available from one or a limited number of responsible sources and it is considered uneconomical for the government to acquire or reverse engineer the required technical data. As such, specifications or drawings cannot be provided by the government. Interested parties—especially those considering subcontracting—are advised to contact incumbent firms like Heroux-Devtek, HDI Landing Gear USA, Goodrich Corporation, Canadian Commercial Corporation, and Lockheed Martin. Foreign participation as a prime contractor is not permitted, and policies for commercial items under FAR Part 12 are not planned to be applied. However, sources with commercial capability are encouraged to notify the contracting officer within 30 days if they can meet the requirements. The procurement is subject to Free Trade Agreements, and all interested and capable sources may submit their credentials for consideration. The primary point of contact for further information is Johnny Wakefield at DLA Aviation.