# SAM #SPE4A526R0246
Sources Sought: KC-135 Aircraft Structural Fitting (NSN 1560-01-683-5103)
**Buyer:** DLA Aviation
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** September 20, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A526R0246
**NAICS:** 336413
DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking information from manufacturers for a structural fitting used in the KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft.
- Government Buyer:
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA
- Product Requested:
- Fitting, Structural for KC-135 aircraft
- National Stock Number (NSN): 1560-01-683-5103
- Part Number: 74A959224-2020
- OEMs and Vendors:
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to any capable manufacturer
- Requirements:
- Respondents must be able to manufacture the item
- Must provide manufacturing location and points of contact
- This is a sources sought notice for informational purposes only (not a solicitation)
- Notable Details:
- Item is critical for KC-135 aircraft maintenance
- No quantity specified; focus is on identifying capable sources
### 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: Cheryl Broadie at Cheryl.broadie@dla.mil.
NSN: 1560-01-683-5103; Part Number: 74A959224-2020
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.
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