NSN: 1680016452863, CONTROL PANEL,AIRCR, AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52

The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation, has issued a sources-sought notice for NSN 1680016452863, identified as a Control Panel, Aircraft, Stratofortress B-52, with part number 827-11388-1. This notice is strictly for market research and informational purposes, acting as an initial step to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing the specified item. Respondents are asked to provide their company name, manufacturing location (city and state), and point of contact details to be emailed to leon.watson@dla.mil by the deadline of May 4, 2026. It is explicitly stated that this is not a request for proposals, does not constitute a solicitation, and creates no obligation for the government to award a contract or allocate funds. No funding is available for preparing responses, and all submissions are entirely voluntary. The contracting office is located in Richmond, Virginia, and this location is noted as the potential place of performance if a contract results from the information gathered. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336413, indicating aerospace product and parts manufacturing. While the notice includes the solicitation number SPE4A526R0224 and official agency designation, it contains no pricing data, clause requirements, evaluation factors, inspection protocols, packaging specifications, or any contractual terms. No certifications, representations, or compliance statements are sought, and the document does not reference specific military standards or require formal documentation formats. The goal is to assess the industrial base to determine if sufficient sources exist before initiating a formal procurement process.