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This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice is issued as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies besides Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) have the capability to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the items listed in the attached spreadsheet, which will be supported by a strategic long-term contract. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Richmond, VA) intends to issue a solicitation for consumable and Depot Level Reparable (DLR) spare part support for sole source items assigned to MABS CAGEs 0B9R9 (Akron, OH), 21849 (Gardena, CA), and K1037 (United Kingdom). This acquisition intends to renew the following existing contracts with MABS: SPE4AX-18-D-9452, SPE4AX-19-D-0009, and SPE4AX-18-D-9453 that expire in 2028. MABS is currently the sole source manufacturer for the parts scheduled for solicitation and the acquisition will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The government procures these items on a part-number basis and does not possess any technical data. DLA anticipates a 5 year base period and a 5-year option period, for a total period of performance of 10 years. There are 429 NSNs in the initial population (attached spreadsheet). Additional items found to be sole source to MABS may be added by contract modification. Once items are added, they will remain on contract with MABS until the final expiration of the contract unless they become competitive items. Businesses who consider themselves qualified to manufacture the items attached to this sources sought are invited to submit a response no later than March 16, 2026. If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an approved source for any of the items, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) program. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA is procuring. For guidance on completing a SAR package, please review the Source Approval Handbook which will be provided upon request. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement before the above deadline. Respondents shall provide the following company information: Company Name / Address Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Point of Contact Phone / Fax Number Email Address Web Page URL Size of Business relative to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (Small Business Size Standard employees or less), and the socio­economic…

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