This opportunity involves the acquisition of 5 units of a specific part (NSN 6K-8145-005226907-YX) with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval from the design control activity, and only approved sources with unique design capability and manufacturing knowledge can supply it. The approved source(s) retain essential data rights and technical knowledge that are not economically available to the Government. Any alternate source must qualify through procedures approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. No budget amount or performance location is specified.

The DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific shipping and storage part for common aircraft systems components. This is a sources sought notice, not a competitive solicitation, and the government intends to negotiate with only one or a limited number of approved sources. The work is subject to Free Trade Agreement and WTO rules. Interested and capable contractors must submit their capability statements within 5 days of the notice's publication for potential consideration. New sources must undergo an engineering source approval process, which can be lengthy and will not delay the contract award.