Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A526R0214
DLA Aviation Seeks Manufacturers for KC-135 Nut, Sleeve (NSN: 5310-00-565-5342)
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
May 03, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A526R0214
NAICS
336413, 332722
This sources sought notice from DLA Aviation seeks potential manufacturers for a critical aircraft component: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, DLA AV Richmond - Product Requested: - Nut, Sleeve for KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft - National Stock Number (NSN): 5310-00-565-5342 - Part Number: 66-1724 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the government is seeking any capable manufacturer - Requirements: - Respondents must be able to manufacture the Nut, Sleeve to required specifications - Interested parties should provide their manufacturing location and points of contact - This is a market research request, not a solicitation or contract commitment - Notable Details: - The Nut, Sleeve is a specialized part for the KC-135 Stratolifter, a U.S. Air Force aircraft - The government is gathering information to identify qualified sources for future procurement
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW NSN AND PROVIDE US WITH ANY SOURCES THAT ARE ABLE TO MANUFACTURE THE ITEM. PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE THE LOCATION (CITY AND STATE) OF THE MANUFACTURER AND POINTS OF CONTACT. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS TO: leon.watson@dla.mil
NSN: 5310005655342 Part Number: 66-1724
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITAITON 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.