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SOURCES SOUGHT NOM: BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT PR: 7013232963, NSN: 1560-017279075 IAW P/N 68A332002-2063 RFP: SPE4A527R0042

Solicitation SPE4A527R0042 · Due 2026-12-01. SOURCES SOUGHT NOM: BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT PR: 7013232963, NSN:…. DEPT OF DEFENSE in Virginia · NAICS 336413.

SolicitationSPE4A527R0042
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedNovember 9, 2026
Response deadlineDecember 1, 2026
Place of performanceRichmond, Virginia, 23237, USA
ClassificationNAICS 336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing · PSC 1560
Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

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NOM: BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT PR: 7013232963, NSN: 1560-017279075 IAW P/N 68A332002-2063 RFP: SPE4A527R0042 The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Richmond is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for KC-46A, AERIAL REFUELING TANKER. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, emails address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. [Note: In accordance with FAR 10.001(b), agencies should not request potential sources to submit more than the minimum information necessary.] The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 3:00 PM, EST., November 16th, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Jalon.Lynch@dla.mil If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Jalon Lynch (804)759-9420 THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Purpose and Objectives Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The specific requirement for this effort is below: Nomenclature: BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT NSN: 1560-017279075 Part Number: 68A332002-2063 Estimated Requirement: 12 EA

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Contracting officeDLA AVIATION
Office addressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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SecondaryTiffany JohnsonTiffany.Johnson@dla.mil4457374547

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First seen by GovBidFitNovember 10, 2026

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