Gas Temperature Exhaust Thermocouple / 56F, B-1B Lancer Aircraft
Updated
Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Dec 24, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5), 44 days left.
| Title as posted | GAS TEMPERATURE EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE / 56F, B-1B LANCER AIRCRAFT |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | SPE4A727R0052-Synopsis |
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Aviation |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412) |
| Product or service code | 2840 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Dec 24, 2026, 2:00 PM (UTC-5) (44 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Description
NSN: 2840-01-147-0478, IQC PR: 1000246993, item: gas temperature exhaust THERMOCOUPLE this part is manufactured by AERO precision industries LLC (CAGE 0ZTJ5) under part number 635E874P03 and AMETEK inc. (CAGE 97424) UNDER PART NUMBER 8TC53AAA3. The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted procurement (other than full and open competition).
This procurement is for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of 5 years with zero (0) options. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each. Delivery will be 78 days after date of order.
Inspection and acceptance will take place at origin. FOB IS AT DESTINATION. This item cited requires data which is restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD form 2345, military critical technical data agreement, to the defense logistics information services.
This solicitation includes DLAD procurement note L09, reverse auction. The reverse auction will be conducted online, and you must register your company at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM to participate. Suppliers are encouraged to access PROCUREX to self-register and must review the available online training to learn how to participate in an auction.
Suppliers who do not self-register will be loaded into PROCUREX by defense logistics agency (DLA) aviation. If you have any problems with registration, contact the PROCUREX help desk by email at [email protected] or toll-free at 866-412-7161. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA internet bid board system (DIBBS) at HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL/RFP on the issue date cited in the solicitation.
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The solicitation will be issued on or about November 24, 2026.
Contracting contact
- Gladys Brown · [email protected] · (445) 737-4113
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 336412, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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