NSN 5306-017060660, BOLT,SHEAR SPE4A626R0123
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AI-generated · Jan 06, 2026A market research effort seeks potential suppliers capable of manufacturing BOLT, SHEAR for NSN 5306-017060660, used in the AIRCRAFT STRATOLIFTER KC-135. The item must be produced to the specifications in BASIC DRAWING NR 81205 BACB30US (P/N BACB30US7K24Y) with an estimated requirement of 302 units. Drawings are not available, no solicitation exists at this time, and the eventual procurement method could be a small-business set-aside or full and open competition, with multiple awards possible.
Interested firms should submit capability information including organization details and a tailored capability statement demonstrating the ability to manufacture to the required quality, plus documentation of relevant capabilities. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, describe the administrative structure. The government will evaluate responses to gauge capacity, resource readiness, and project management capabilities, and there is an option to pursue approved-source status through a Source Approval Request (SAR) process via the DoDSafe system; responses are voluntary and no costs will be reimbursed.
SOURCES SOUGHT: BOLT,SHEAR, End Item: AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135 The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing a source sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this 2/B requirement for NSN 5306-017060660, BOLT,SHEAR. The approved sources of supply: IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 81205 BACB30US REVISION NR BD DTD 08/14/2015 PART PIECE NUMBER: BACB30US7K24Y I THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24MY VALLEY-TODECO, INC. 06710 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 06725 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPACE-LOK, INC. 16258 P/N BACB30US7K24Y FEDERAL MANUFACTURING CORP 17943 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC 27624 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 56878 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC. 57928 P/N BACB30US7K24Y THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24Y HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC 1RC86 P/N BACB30US7K24Y 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 332722. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME FOR SPE4A626R0123. 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. Drawings are not available. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. 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. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 01/09/2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed ive.allen@dla.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: Ive Allen. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives 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 unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The specific requirement for this effort is below: Source: 2/B IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 81205 BACB30US REVISION NR BD DTD 08/14/2015 PART PIECE NUMBER: BACB30US7K24Y THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24MY VALLEY-TODECO, INC. 06710 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 06725 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPACE-LOK, INC. 16258 P/N BACB30US7K24Y FEDERAL MANUFACTURING CORP 17943 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC 27624 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 56878 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC. 57928 P/N BACB30US7K24Y THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24Y HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC 1RC86 P/N BACB30US7K24Y Nomenclature: BOLT,SHEAR NSN: 5306-017060660 Estimated Requirement: 302 EA 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. DLA-Aviation can only receive Source Approval Requests (SAR) through DoDSafe link due to internet/web safety concerns. To submit your SAR please send an email to: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil, subject line "Request a SAR drop off". Include CAGE code, the NSN and the email address where you want to receive the DoDSafe link. After your email is received, a DoDSafe drop off will be returned, where you can download your SAR file.
From Sources Sought posted on Jan 05, 2026BOLT,SHEAR; End Item: AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135 SPE4A626R0123 PR 7014176690 is FOB ORGIN, I/A DESTINATION FOB ORIGIN. NSN: 5306-017060660 is a BOLT,SHEAR; End Item: AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135. This solicitation is for a quantity of 302 each. Solicitation is being solicited as unrestricted, other than full and open. Approved sources of supply: IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 81205 BACB30US REVISION NR BD DTD 08/14/2015 PART PIECE NUMBER: BACB30US7K24Y THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24MY VALLEY-TODECO, INC. 06710 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 06725 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPACE-LOK, INC. 16258 P/N BACB30US7K24Y FEDERAL MANUFACTURING CORP 17943 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES LLC 27624 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 56878 P/N BACB30US7K24Y SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC. 57928 P/N BACB30US7K24Y THE BOEING COMPANY 81205 P/N BACB30US7K24Y HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC 1RC86 P/N BACB30US7K24Y The required delivery is 166 days ARO. 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 issue date is on or around 01/26/2026. This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the ProcureX system to self-register and review the available training tools at: dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. Offerors who do not self-register will be loaded at the time of auction by DLA. 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.
From Presolicitation posted on Jan 15, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Jan 15, 2026View changes (3)
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- Response Deadline: Jan 09, 2026 → Jan 29, 2026
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