NSN: 1560-012118982, DOOR AIRCRAFT, WSDC: 41F, T-37 AIRCRAFT

This contract involves a sources sought notice issued by DLA Aviation for the identification of manufacturers capable of producing an aircraft door, specifically for the T-37 aircraft, with National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-012118982. The solicitation, posted on May 6, 2026, requests interested and qualified manufacturers to submit responses by May 13, 2026, providing details such as manufacturing capability, location (city and state), and points of contact for validation. The DLA Aviation office tasked with this effort is located in Richmond, Virginia. Submissions of Source Approval Requests (SAR) must adhere to strict security protocols by using the DoDSafe system, with initial requests sent via email to dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil. The contract specifies a quantity of 10 aircraft doors and lists several approved sources authorized to manufacture these parts, including multiple entities from The Boeing Company and Barnes Group Inc., as well as Lockheed Martin Corp. Each approved manufacturer is identified by their Cage Code and part number. The effort is managed by key points of contact Jessica Gentry (primary) and Leslie Adams (secondary), both available for inquiries. This solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 336413, relating to aerospace product manufacturing, and aims to verify current and potential sources for continued supply of this critical aircraft component.