Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A726R0668
Market Research for Insulation Blanket (NSN 1680-015818998) by DLA Aviation
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 20, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A726R0668
NAICS
336413
DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking potential sources for an insulation blanket (NSN 1680-015818998) as part of a market research effort. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA - OEMs: - The Boeing Company (CAGE 77272) - PAR Defense Industries (CAGE 7DWH2) - Vendors: - The Boeing Company - PAR Defense Industries - Product Requested: - Insulation Blanket - NSN: 1680-015818998 - Part Number: 724E4103-32 - Manufactured by Boeing and PAR Defense Industries - Requirements: - DLA is seeking companies capable of manufacturing or supplying the insulation blanket to become approved sources - Interested parties must initiate the Source Approval Request (SAR) process to be considered - This is a sources sought/market research notice; no solicitation is currently available - Notable Details: - The insulation blanket is a specialized aviation part with limited approved manufacturers - Emphasis on OEMs: The Boeing Company and PAR Defense Industries
Description
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) AVIATION IS ISSUING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AS MEANS OF CONDUCTING MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE IF OTHER COMPANIES ARE CAPABLE OF MANUFACTURING (OR LEGITIMATELY OBTAINING) THE FOLLOWING ITEM:
NSN 1680-015818998, INSULATION BLANKET. THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY MANUFACTURED BY:
THE BOEING COMPANY 77272 724E4103-32 PAR DEFENSE INDUSTRIES 7DWH2 724E4103-32
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR AN OFFER. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AS A SOLICITATION 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.
IF YOUR COMPANY DESIRES TO BE REVIEWED AND QUALIFIED AS AN “APPROVED SOURCE” FOR THIS ITEM, CONTACT THE DLA AVIATION SMALL BUSINESS OFFICE BY SENDING A SAR DROP OFF REQUEST TO EMAIL: DLAAVNSMALLBUS@DLA.MIL IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL INDICATE “REQUEST SAR DROP-OFF,” A POINT OF CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS, NSN, AND A CAGE CODE IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL.
IN ADDITION, INTERESTED PARTIES WHO WANT TO BECOME AN APPROVE SOURCE CAN ALSO NOTIFY THE BUYER FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AT RYAN.LOEFFELHOLZ@DLA.MIL. RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 20, 2026, AT 6:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.