Meggitt Aircraft Braking System (MABS) Multiple NSN Long Term Contract

This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice is issued as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies besides Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) have the capability to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the items listed in the attached spreadsheet, which will be supported by a strategic long-term contract.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Richmond, VA) intends to issue a solicitation for consumable and Depot Level Reparable (DLR) spare part support for sole source items assigned to MABS CAGEs 0B9R9 (Akron, OH) and 21849 (Gardena, CA).  This acquisition intends to renew the following existing contracts with MABS: SPE4AX-18-D-9452 and SPE4AX-18-D-9453 that expire in 2028. MABS is currently the sole source manufacturer for the parts scheduled for solicitation and the acquisition will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.  The government procures these items on a part-number basis and does not possess any technical data.        

DLA anticipates a 5 year base period and a 5-year option period, for a total period of performance of 10 years. There are 369 NSNs in the class population (attached spreadsheet). Additional items found to be sole source to MABS may be added by contract modification. Once items are added, they will remain on contract with MABS until the final expiration of the contract unless they become competitive items.  

Businesses who consider themselves qualified to manufacture the items attached to this sources sought are invited to submit a response no later than June 30, 2026.  If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an approved source for any of the items, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) program.  A SAR package contains all of 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 is procuring.  For guidance on completing a SAR package, please review the Source Approval Handbook which will be provided upon request.

Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement before the above deadline. 

Respondents shall provide the following company information:

• Company Name / Address
• Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
• Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
• Point of Contact
• Phone / Fax Number
• Email Address
• Web Page URL
• Size of Business relative to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (Small Business Size Standard employees or less), and the socio­economic category of your company, if applicable
• United States (U.S.) or Foreign Owned Entity
• Please indicate whether your interest is as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor

Respondents must address:

• Their capability to satisfy the objectives listed above and indicate what prior experience they have for manufacturing or providing the parts listed in the attached.
• The date by which they will submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) for approval as an alternate source.
• Willingness to receive a ten-year long-term contract with fixed pricing periods.

All responses received by the response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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.

This sources sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute 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 as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.  Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.