53--PIN,SHOULDER,HEADLESS

This contract opportunity involves a sources sought notice for the manufacture and supply of a specific item identified as NSN 5315-013987527, PIN, SHOULDER, HEADLESS, with an estimated requirement of 23,650 units. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation under solicitation number SPE4A626Q0797, aims to gather market research information to help determine the appropriate procurement approach. Currently, there is no active solicitation or request for proposals; instead, interested organizations are invited to provide capability statements and organizational information to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement in terms of manufacturing, supply chain management, and performance under a potential performance-based service acquisition contract. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 332618, related to fabricated metal product manufacturing. Potential sources must be capable of producing the part to the same or better quality as the approved source, LOC Performance Products LLC (CAGE 08754), and must submit qualification documentation if they wish to become an approved source. The contract will require full capability in all aspects of production, including component manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping, as well as addressing challenges like long-lead parts procurement and risk mitigation. Responses to this market research will influence whether the procurement will be set aside for small businesses or conducted via full and open competition and may result in multiple awards. The deadline for responses is April 10, 2026, and submissions must be emailed to the designated point of contact. No technical orders or drawings are provided, and detailed applications for source approval must be submitted through a secure process outlined by DLA Aviation.