Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A526R0224
Sources Sought: B-52 Stratofortress Aircraft Control Panel (NSN 1680-01-645-2863)
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A526R0224
NAICS
336413
This opportunity seeks manufacturers for a specialized aircraft component for the U.S. Air Force: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, under the Department of Defense - Contracting office located at DLA AV Richmond, Virginia - Product Requested: - Control Panel, Aircraft, Stratofortress B-52 - National Stock Number (NSN): 1680-01-645-2863 - Part Number: 827-11388-1 - Intended for use on the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM is named in the notice - Open to any qualified manufacturer capable of producing the specified part - Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate manufacturing capability for the control panel - Must provide manufacturing location and points of contact - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation or contract commitment - Notable Details: - The part is a critical component for a legacy military aircraft - Opportunity is open to new sources, not limited to existing suppliers
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: 1680016452863 Part Number: 827-11388-1
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.