Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A727R0034
DLA Aviation market research for a source-controlled pilot and SHU cover
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
October 11, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A727R0034
NAICS
336413
DLA Aviation is seeking market information about potential sources for a source-controlled pilot and SHU cover. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, through DLA Aviation Richmond. - Requested item: Cover, pilot and SHU; NSN 1650-00-321-6273; manufacturer part number 86065. Quantity is not stated. - OEM: Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp. is identified as the current manufacturer. - Notable requirement: The item is source-controlled. Prospective manufacturers or suppliers seeking qualification must contact the design control activity identified on the source control drawing. - Opportunity status: This is market research for identifying potential sources, not a solicitation or request for offers.
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 1650-003216273, COVER, PILOT AND SHU, THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY MANUFACTURED BY:
HYDRO-AIRE AEROSPACE CORP 81982 P/N 86065
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.
SINCE THIS IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEM, DLA CANNOT APPROVE SOURCES FOR THIS ITEM. IF YOUR COMPANY IS INTERESTED IN QUALIFYING THEIR PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OF FUTURE ACQUISITIONS YOU MUST CONTACT THE DESIGN CONTROL ACTIVITY SPECIFIED ON THE SOURCE CONTROL DRAWING. RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 11, 2026, AT 6:00 AM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.