SAM #SPE4A726R0753_SourcesSought

Sources Sought for Delta P Indicator (NSN 1680-01-480-1735) for F/A-18 Hornet

DLA Aviation is seeking sources for the Delta P Indicator (NSN 1680-01-480-1735) used on the F/A-18 Hornet. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Triumph Gear Systems Inc (CAGE 82402) - Pall Aeropower Corporation (CAGE 18350) - Products Requested: - Delta P Indicator - NSN: 1680-01-480-1735 - Part Numbers: 42312-498 (Triumph), TD512UL04X (Pall) - No specific quantity stated - Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to manufacture or supply an item equal to or better than the approved OEM products - Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as per the provided handbook - The item is for use on the F/A-18 Hornet (Weapon System Designator Code: 43N)

Description

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtaining) the following item: NSN 1680-01-480-1735, A DELTA P INDICATOR. This item is currently manufactured by TRIUMPH GEAR SYSTEMS INC (CAGE 82402) UNDER PART 42312-498 AND PALL AEROPOWER CORPORATION (CAGE 18350) UNDER PART NUMBER TD512UL04X. The Weapon System Designator Code is 43N. 

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.

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by AUGUST 10, 2026, 10:00am Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.klemmer@dla.mil.

Contracting Office Address: 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237

If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attached JACG SAM HB document. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring.

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