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SOURCES SOUGHT - 7017523062 - NSN 1730-01-064-2889

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE.DIR OF SUB DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Troop Support (a component of the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense) is seeking sources for NSN 1730-01-064-2889. This National Stock Number corresponds to ground support equipment used with aircraft, consistent with the Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 1730 code for "Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment." NAICS 336413 designates "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," which covers a broad range of aircraft-related components and ground support apparatus.

The notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning it serves both as a market survey to identify capable sources and as the formal solicitation vehicle. No set-aside program is indicated, so this opportunity appears open to all qualified bidders regardless of business size or socioeconomic status.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is open to all responsible offerors with no stated set-aside restriction. To compete, a business must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Hold or obtain any required security clearances or certifications for defense work
• Demonstrate capability to manufacture or supply aircraft ground servicing equipment meeting military specifications
• Have acceptable past performance and financial responsibility
• Meet any applicable DFARS or MIL-SPEC requirements referenced in the full solicitation

Small businesses may still find viable pathways here, particularly if they possess specialized manufacturing capabilities or existing relationships within the defense aerospace supply chain. Given the NSN structure, DLA may be seeking to establish a new source of supply or recompete an existing requirement.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aircraft ground support equipment under DLA procurement, bidders should focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: Obtain the full technical data package referenced in the solicitation. Military NSN items typically carry precise specifications—dimensions, materials, performance tolerances, and testing protocols. Deviations require explicit approval and often weaken competitiveness.

Supply chain and lead time: Cherry Point, NC hosts Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, a major east coast aviation logistics hub. Demonstrate reliable production capacity and delivery schedules that align with DLA's logistics demands. See the solicitation for specific quantity and delivery requirements.

Quality systems: MIL-STD compliance, AS9100 certification, or equivalent quality management systems strengthen proposals for aerospace/defense manufacturing. Include inspection and testing protocols.

Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for this NSN through FPDS or DLA's Customer Interaction Center. Combined Synopsis/Solicitations typically require immediate pricing; ensure your cost build-up accounts for material volatility in aluminum, steel, or specialized alloys common in ground support equipment.

Past performance: Document relevant deliveries to DLA, other military customers, or commercial aviation ground support.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 7017523062
2. Download all attachments, specifications, and evaluation criteria
3. Submit your response no later than October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT—late submissions are generally not accepted in DLA procurements
4. Address questions through the contracting officer contact identified in the SAM.gov notice

View the official notice on SAM.gov →