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    841 government contract opportunities classified as source approval, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.
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    840 federal contract opportunities classified as source approval.

    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    PANEL,CONTROL,ELECT

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a one-time purchase of electrical control panel NSN 6110-01-617-9895. The identified approved manufacturer is GDLS-C, part number 16104530-041. Interested sources seeking approval must submit the information required by DLAD Procurement Notes L04 and M06 and retur…

    GA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 9, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 335999Sol: SPRAL127R0002
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    TRANSMISSION, HYDRAULIC

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency seeks potential sources for 408 to 10,200 hydraulic transmissions (NSN 2520-01-625-7876) for A2 and newer armored HMMWVs. The government does not have the technical data package or specifications, and qualification testing is required to become an approved source. This notice is not a solic…

    MI

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 23, 2027Sources SoughtNAICS 336350Sol: SPRDL127RA051
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    VACCO NSNS-SOLE SOURCE

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA is conducting a source search for manufacturers capable of producing the NSN items listed in the attached market survey. Interested sources should provide manufacturer locations and available points of contact to the contract specialist by the response date. Companies seeking approved-source status must submit a So…

    OH

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 6, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 332722Sol: CM26265595
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    66--INDICATOR,TORQUE ME - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy seeks eight torque indicators (NSN 1R-6620-014973744-KF) for delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item is restricted to government-approved sources because available technical data is insufficient for full and open competition. New sources must submit the required source-approval information with their res…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 15, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327QSA33
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    61--DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy seeks four units of NSN 6150-01-524-0925, a distributing system component, for repair or modification, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item requires Government source approval, and only previously approved sources were solicited; prospective alternate sources must provide the required source-appr…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327QNA16
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    48--VALVE,BUTTERFLY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

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    AI Summary

    The Navy seeks 10 butterfly valves (NSN 4820-014729777) for repair or modification, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item requires prior government source approval, and the Navy intends to solicit one approved source under FAR 6.302-1. Interested firms may submit capability information and source-approval …

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 5, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327QNA15
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    15--WING ASSEMBLY,AIRCR

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency plans a sole-source procurement for one aircraft wing assembly, NSN 1560-01-689-8060, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical part requires prior government source approval, and only previously approved sources are solicited; new-source approval information must accompany any response…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 15, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127QZA40
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    15--AILERON

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    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency anticipates procuring one aircraft part under NSN 1560-01-216-8100, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item requires Government engineering source approval, and the notice indicates an intended sole-source award under FAR 6.302-1. New sources must submit the required source-appro…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 15, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127QZA30
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    28--BLADE

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency is presoliciting a requirement for 659 units of NSN 0R-2840-017091528-B8, referenced as 5145T39P03, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item is restricted to government-approved sources because available technical data is insufficient for full and open competition. New sources mus…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 15, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127RXA62
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    FUEL CELL,AIRCRAFT

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    AI Summary

    The Navy is soliciting repair, testing, and inspection of an aircraft fuel cell. The contractor must maintain an approved quality control and repair quality system, document procedures, and meet the stated material and inspection requirements. Government source approval is required before award; unapproved offerors mus…

    PA

    Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Nov 30, 2026SolicitationNAICS 336413Sol: N0038327QSA22
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    COMPRESSOR ROTOR_END_ITEM_J85_NSN_2840016309064OK_PN_5126T28G08

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Air Force is conducting market research for the manufacture and supply of compressor rotor spares for the J85 platform, part number 5126T28G08, NSN 2840016309064OK. The estimated requirement is 29 units. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation or commitment to award. Potential suppliers must meet applic…

    OK

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 6, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 336412Sol: FD20302700441
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    COVER, SEAT CUSHION, AIRCRAFT / NSN 1680-01-583-8025 / UH-60 HELICOPTER

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA Aviation is conducting market research for the new manufacture and supply of aircraft seat cushion covers, NSN 1680-01-583-8025, for the UH-60 helicopter. The estimated requirement is a five-year base period, and only Martin-Baker America is currently approved; other sources must submit a Source Approval Request. I…

    VA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 3, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 336413Sol: SPE4A727R0108
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT H-1 NSN 1560-017382870

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA Weapons Support, Richmond is conducting market research on companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining 15 units of NSN 1560-017382870, an aircraft part with one currently approved source, Bell (CAGE 97499). This announcement is not a solicitation or request for offers. Interested unapproved sources…

    VA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 5, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 336413Sol: SOURCES-SOUGHT-H1-NSN-1560-017382870
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MULTIPLE NSNS, MULTIPLE DESCRIPTIONS, WSDC: MULTIPLE CODES

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA Aviation seeks market research responses from companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining five aircraft components, including a fuel inlet adapter, pump impeller, hydraulic fluid tank piston, reservoir tube, and valve overhaul kit. This is not a solicitation or commitment to award. Interested firms…

    VA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 3, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 336412Sol: SPE4A727R0103_SOURCESSOUGHT
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    28--SUPPORT,TURBINE COM

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency anticipates acquiring 85 turbine-related parts under NSN 0R-2840-016997021-B8, reference 5142T69G01, with delivery FOB origin. The design is unstable and major configuration changes are contemplated, so limited acquisition from the currently approved source is expected. The flight-critical …

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127RXA48
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    16--TURRET UNIT, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy plans to procure or repair four turret units (NSN 7R-1680-016935162-P8) under a proposed sole-source action because the technical data is inadequate for full and open competition and the item is flight critical. Only government-approved sources are currently solicited. Other firms may submit capability informa…

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327QLA24
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    58--CONTROL,MODULATOR, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy is planning to repair or modify 30 units of modulator control, NSN 7R-5895-014183265-V2, with delivery FOB origin. The item is flight critical and requires prior Government source approval; only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must submit the required technical data with an offer, …

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327QNA02
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    15--PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency plans to procure one structural panel (NSN 1560-01-735-5842) on a flight-critical application, with delivery FOB origin. The presolicitation indicates an intended sole-source award to previously approved sources under FAR 6.302-1; new sources must submit the required source-approval data, a…

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 4, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127QZA14
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    16--TCA, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

    Active

    AI Summary

    The Navy intends to procure or repair three units of NSN 7R-1680-015927961-E7, reference 5211890-100, on an approved-source basis because the design and technical data are not economically available to the Government. This presolicitation notice is not a competitive solicitation; interested sources may submit capabilit…

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: N0038327RAA15
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    DEPT OF DEFENSE

    70--INTERFACE UNIT,DATA

    Active

    AI Summary

    DLA is seeking four NSN 0R-7010-017078551-P8 data interface units, with delivery FOB origin. The flight-critical item is restricted to government-approved sources under a proposed sole-source action; new sources must submit the required source-approval information, but approval may not be completed before award. This p…

    PA

    Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Dec 14, 2026PresolicitationSol: SPRPA127RUA05
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