DLA Aviation is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining an aircraft controller grip assembly (NSN 1680-01-678-1815, part number 16P1873-889). The item is currently manufactured by Mason Electric Co., Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, Inc. This notice is for informational purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation, and does not obligate the government to award a contract. Interested parties must voluntarily submit a response, and no funds are available to pay for preparation of responses. Companies desiring to become an approved source must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating their ability to manufacture the item to equal or better quality.