SWITCH, TRIM / 1560-01-471-9687 / SOF C-130 AIRCRAFT
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
The DLA AVIATION is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify interested and capable parties for the new manufacture of NSN 1560-01-471-9687, SWITCH, TRIM, for SOF C-130 Aircraft. This effort is anticipated as a 5-year base period requirement. This is not a solicitation, and responses will inform the procurement method, potentially leading to a Small Business set-aside or full and open competition. Responses are due by April 22, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose is to identify sources capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified item (Part Number: GUARDIAN ELECTRIC MFG. CO. A218-167682-00). This includes procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. Currently, there are no other approved sources, and any new interested contractor would need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval, as DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Estimated Requirement: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; potential for Small Business set-aside or full and open competition based on market research.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 17, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations should provide:
- Organization name, address, email, website, telephone number, and size/type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the effort's particulars, with documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
- If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan, including compliance with tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation.
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research; no solicitation is posted at this time. Submission of information is voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for incurred costs. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All responses must be emailed to CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL.