BLADE, WINDSHIELD WI SPE4A726R0415
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AI-generated · Feb 05, 2026Seeks parties with the interest and resources to support the new manufacture of Windshield Blade WI (NSN 1680-01-518-7388). Currently produced by Grimes Aerospace Co. and The Boeing Co., with no Technical Orders or Qualification Requirements available. Respondents must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment to complete manufacture, including procurement and fabrication of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additional responsibilities may include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and shipping serviceable assets. Estimated annual quantity is 40 each.
This market research will inform the method of procurement; there is no current solicitation and this notice is not a request for proposals. Submitting information is voluntary and costs will not be reimbursed. Market information will be evaluated to determine capacity to provide services of similar scope, secure necessary resources, and support a performance-based service acquisition contract for a future buy. Responses are requested by February 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm EST through the designated channel.
The Government is seeking parties having an interest in and the resources to support NSN 1680-01-518-7388, Blade, Windshield WI. This item is currently manufactured by: Grimes Aerospace Co., CAGE 72914, under part number 90-0327-1; and The Boeing Co., CAGE 81205, under part number S232T601-85. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336310. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The sources sought notification is NOT FOR THE CURRENT BUY, the intention is to get vendors interested in getting approved so they can compete on the NEXT buy. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by February 9, 2026 @ 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Renee Griffin (renee.griffin@dla.mil). If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Renee Griffin via email renee.griffin@dla.mil.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 04, 2026Solicitation for End Item: Multiple Aircraft Applications, Blade, Windshield Wi, NSN: 1680-01-518-7388, 1000223723. TERM OF THE CONTRACT: 60 MONTHS. DELIVERY SCHEDULE 180 DAYS ARO. Configuration Control item. Critical Application item. NAICS is 336310. This is an unrestricted other than full and open procurement. Potential Sources: Grimes Aerospace Co., CAGE 72914; The Boeing Co., CAGE 81205. FOB Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Destination. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the 5-year base period will be 40 each. Export Control drawings do not apply. Limited specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described will be furnished by the Government. Request is for a written proposal. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on the issue date cited in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 10, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. POC: Renee Griffin; Email address: renee.griffin@dla.mil.
From Presolicitation posted on Feb 23, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Feb 23, 2026View changes (3)
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- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Feb 09, 2026 → Apr 10, 2026
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