NSN:1560016560957,BRACKET,STRUCTURAL,WSDC:Z9N, F/A-18 HORNET AIRCRAFT SPE4A525Q1295
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Manufacturers capable of producing the structural bracket for the F/A-18 Hornet (NSN 1560-01-656-0957; part number 74A350711-2010) are asked to indicate their ability to manufacture the item and provide their city/state location and a point of contact. This is an informational, non-binding inquiry (not a bid solicitation); responses are voluntary and there is no funding provided to prepare them.
A formal presolicitation outlines a non-commercial Firm Fixed-Price contract under FAR Part 15, with the final award based on price, past performance, and other factors. The RFP will be posted on DIBBS; anticipated solicitation date is late August 2025. Surplus dealers and small business dealers are invited to respond, supplying a surplus certificate or adequate traceability, and identifying quantity and price. Boeing is listed as an approved source. Key terms include FOB origin, inspection and acceptance at origin, and delivery 749 days after award, with the item treated as a stocked Navy Critical Safety Item and the competition as unrestricted. The government may pursue surplus inventory if advantageous, and the procurement may switch between surplus and newly manufactured material.
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: 1560-01-656-0957; Part Number: 74A350711-2010 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 Jul 22, 2025Solicitation Number SPE4A525Q1295 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 August 28, 2025. 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: 1560-01-656-0957. BRACKET,STRUCTURAL. Approved Sources: THE BOEING COMPANY (76301) Terms are FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. Stocked Item. QCC of FCA. This is an Navy Critical Safety Item (CSI). Requested delivery of 749 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 Aug 13, 2025Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Jul 22, 2025
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Aug 13, 2025View changes (4)
- Title: NSN:1560016560957,BRACKET,STRUCTURAL,WSDC:Z9N, F/A-18 HORNET AIRCRAFT → NSN: 156016560957, BRACKET,STRUCTURAL, WSDC: FA-18
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Jul 27, 2025 → Aug 28, 2025
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