Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing or obtaining the hydraulic piston (NSN 1630-14-544-8496) currently manufactured by SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS. Interested parties are invited to submit a response to this sources sought notice by August 20th, 2026. The response should demonstrate the company's ability to manufacture the item to the same level of quality as the currently approved item.
• The item is a hydraulic piston for aircraft, specifically the Stratolifter C/KC-.
• The current manufacturer is SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS (CAGE F6137) under part number A36501.
• The Weapon System Designator Code is 05F.
• Companies interested in being reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item must submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.
Attached files
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