Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A726R0600
DLA Aviation Sources Sought for FA-18 Breechplate (NSN: 5865-014366123)
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A726R0600
NAICS
334511, 336413
DLA Aviation is seeking manufacturers for a critical aircraft component: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Weapons Support, Richmond - Product Requested: - Breechplate for FA-18 aircraft (including A-D, E/F, and G Growler variants) - National Stock Number (NSN): 5865-014366123 - Part Number: 3837AS100-001 - Estimated quantity: 1,212 units - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; open to any capable manufacturer - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate manufacturing capability for the specified part - Source Approval Requests (SAR) must be submitted via DoDSafe for security - Place of Performance: - New Cumberland, Pennsylvania (federal facility) - Contracting Office: - DLA Aviation, Richmond, Virginia
Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Richmond) is issuing a sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for Breechplate. The result of this notice will contribute in determining the method of procurement. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposal. Submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
If your organization has the potential capacity to manufacture, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, emails address, telephone number, and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.
Submission Instructions: Interested parties can submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by day and time listed.
NSN: 5865-014366123
Part Number: 3837AS100-001
Nomenclature: BREECHPLATE
Estimated quantity: 1,212.00EA
DLA- Weapons Support (Richmond) can only receive Source Approval Requests (SAR) through DoDSafe link due to internet/web safety concerns. To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject line "Request a SAR drop off". Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the DoDSafe link. After your email is received, a DoDSafe drop off will be returned, where you can download your SAR file.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.