Slat, Aircraft LH7

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the DLA Aviation office at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of qualifying and producing the Slat, Aircraft LH7, identified by NSN 1560007742115UC, Part Number 4J10048-120G, and governed by Technical Order 1C-5M-4-5 F/24 I/35. This solicitation, designated as FD20602600058 and classified as a sources-sought notice, is not a request for proposals or a contract award but rather an effort to assess industry capability and interest for potential future production. The NAICS code for this requirement has been updated to 336413, reflecting classification under Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Respondents must provide comprehensive business information including company name, address, CAGE code, point of contact, phone, email, website, and socioeconomic certifications such as Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned status, along with confirmation of active SAM registration and ownership status. All respondents are required to demonstrate the ability to furnish all materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services necessary for production, and must be responsible for the provision, maintenance, and calibration of such equipment either at their own facility or through a qualified subcontractor. Access to the Technical Data Package essential for bid preparation is strictly controlled and contingent upon prior registration in the Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP). Vendors without current EJCP certification must submit a DLA Enhanced Validation (DEV) application through the JCP portal to gain access to export-controlled information. A Secret-level security clearance is mandatory for both personnel and facilities involved, and vendors must confirm their ability to generate and handle classified material. The anticipated production requirement includes a total of 32 units across four ordering periods, beginning with one unit for First Article Production, followed by eight units per ordering period through OP4. The government asserts full rights to all technical data without engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. Responses must include detailed descriptions of technical capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality assurance practices such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, production capacity, commercial pricing data, and experience with similar complex aerospace components. The submission window closed on July