16--COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC SPE4A525Q0385
Summary
AI-generated · Dec 16, 2025Manufacturers able to produce a cover assembly for the F/A-18 aircraft (NSN 1680-01-561-8515; P/N 74A886654-1019; WSDC ZN9) are sought to confirm their capability to manufacture the item and provide the facility’s city and state along with a point of contact.
This is an informational, non-binding sources-sought request, not a solicitation or contract commitment. Responses are voluntary, no funds are provided to prepare responses, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this notice.
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: 1680-01-561-8515; Part Number: 74A886654-1019 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.
From Sources Sought posted on Dec 15, 2025Solicitation Number SPE4A525Q0385 Solicitation will result in a non-commercial Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW FAR Part 15. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation date is anticipated to be on or about January 20, 2026. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. Surplus dealers, small business dealers and distributors (having existing stock of surplus or newly manufactured material) are invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. In addition, respondents should identify quantity available and price. The government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government. NSN: 1680015618515. Cover Assembly, Airc. Approved Sources: BOEING Co. (76301) and Northrop Grumman (76823). Terms are FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. Stocked Item. QCC of FAA. Requested delivery of 137 days ARO. This NSN is non- commercial and will utilize solicitation and award procedures IAW FAR 15. This will be solicited as unrestricted.
From Presolicitation posted on Jan 05, 2026Proposed procurement for NSN 1680015618515 COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC: Line 0001 Qty 24 UI EA Deliver To: W1A8 DLA DIST SAN JOAQUIN By: 0137 DAYS ADO Approved sources are 76301 74A886654-1019; 76823 74A886654-1019. The solicitation is an RFQ and will be available at the link provided in this notice. Hard copies of this solicitation are not available. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, shall be considered. Quotes may be submitted electronically.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jan 29, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Jan 05, 2026View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 20, 2025 → Jan 20, 2026
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Jan 29, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: NSN: 1680015618515, COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC, WSDC: ZN9, FA-18 AIRCRAFT → 16--COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Jan 20, 2026 → Feb 28, 2026
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