J&A 6.302-1 SPE5EN14R0004

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Industrial Hardware division is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers capable of supplying a comprehensive list of restricted source items currently provided primarily by Bell Helicopter. These items include various types of screws, bolts, nuts, pins, rivets, fasteners, seals, grommets, springs, and other aircraft hardware identified by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs). The notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. Interested contractors must carefully assess the manufacturing requirements and demonstrate that their products meet or exceed the quality of the currently approved Bell Helicopter items, as the government does not hold technical data and may require Bell Helicopter’s approval prior to technical data package submission. Contractors interested in pursuing this opportunity are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request package to designated contacts at DLA to establish their capability to produce these items under a potential Long Term Contract. The government emphasizes that it is not obligated to purchase from this notice, nor will it compensate respondents for any information provided. Future solicitations for these items will be posted on the FedBizOpps website, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor for such announcements. The place of performance for this opportunity is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the associated NAICS code is 332722, which pertains to metal fastening manufacturing.