DUCT ASSEMLBY, BLEED / NSN 1560-01-470-6681 / B-1B AIRCRAFT
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The Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis to identify capable parties interested in supplying the DUCT ASSEMBLY, BLEED (NSN 1560-01-470-6681) for B-1B aircraft. This effort focuses on gathering information to determine the appropriate procurement method under NAICS code 336413, which covers aerospace product and parts manufacturing. No solicitation has been posted yet, and submission of information is voluntary without any government obligation for incurred costs. Interested vendors are requested to submit their organizational and capability details by June 8, 2026, via email, including evidence of their capacity to manage all aspects of manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and logistics for this component. The government aims to evaluate potential suppliers on their technical, financial, and management strengths, with particular attention to meeting strict program schedules, cost controls, performance tracking, and risk mitigation. The requirement centers on the full manufacture and supply of the duct assembly part number 1807444-205, currently serviced by a single source (CAGE 98769), with no other approved suppliers. Firms lacking approval must submit a Source Approval Request to be considered. The contract may be awarded to multiple vendors or potentially set aside for small businesses based on market response. The government emphasizes that no technical data is available for this part, and no telephone inquiries will be entertained. All communications should be directed to the designated points of contact at DLA Aviation located in Richmond, Virginia. The market research findings will shape the procurement strategy for a long-term contract anticipated to span five years.
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An Unrestricted solicitation will be issued to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for NSN 1560-01-470-6681, a DUCT ASSEMBLY, BLEED. The award will be for a 5-year base period. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 40 EACH. Production units will be FOB: Destination; Inspection /Acceptance: Origin. Item is critical and deemed an Air Force Critical Safety Item. Export Control applies. Surge does not apply.
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. The sole approved source is Senior Operations (CAGE 98769) in accordance with part number 1807444-205. DLA Weapons Support - Richmond does NOT possess complete technical data on this part.
There are no other approved sources at this time. Any other interested contractor would have to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source by the assigned ESA.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, contractors must be registered in the System For Award Management (sam.gov). The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The estimated solicitation issue date is 06/24/2026.
A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. Choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requesters.