ENGINES, H53 HELO/ENGINES/PSE; FILTER BODY, FLUID
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
DLA - Weapons Support (Richmond) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of a FILTER BODY, FLUID (P/N HP1060106-1, NSN: 1650-012195305) for H53 HELO ENGINES. This effort aims to identify interested and capable parties. Responses are due by May 27, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified FILTER BODY, FLUID. This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements.
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, and material shortage issues.
- Shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual demand is 40 units (MIN: 10, MAX: 40).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis / Market Research
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; may be set-aside for Small Businesses or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards are possible.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, NLT 02:00 p.m. EST
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting organizational and staff capability.
- If significant subcontracting/teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure.
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including compliance with schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is a market research effort and does not constitute a request for proposals. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.