Adapter, headset-MIC 5965-14-559-2147

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for NSN 5965-14-559-2147, an Adapter, Headset-Mic, classified under NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers). This pre-solicitation notice is issued for market research purposes only and is not a formal Request for Proposal, designed to solicit information from potential sources capable of manufacturing the specified adapter. Interested suppliers must complete and submit the attached Market Research Questionnaire to Contract Specialist Joseph Madjecki at joseph.madjecki@dla.mil by March 13, 2026. The questionnaire requires detailed company information including business size classification, manufacturing capabilities, SAM registration status, and pricing estimates for both the base quantity and optional quantities. Prospective suppliers must address manufacturing lead times, maximum monthly delivery quantities, packaging and marking compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, and disclosure of any hazardous materials or precious metals content. Additionally, alternate offerors must provide a complete data package for both the approved and alternate parts if proposing a different manufacturer.

The solicitation involves no set-aside designation and currently lists two approved manufacturers: Thales AVS France SAS (CAGE F9111, P/N E19638CA) and Thales Defense & Security Inc. DBA Thales Communications Inc. (CAGE 23386, P/N E19638CA). The procurement covers a base quantity of 263 units under a fixed-price contract structure, with an option for 100 percent additional quantity subject to either pre-negotiated pricing or Economic Price Adjustment provisions tied to the Producer Price Index. While a specific award value is not disclosed in this market research notice, suppliers quoting above $2,000,000 must be prepared to provide certified cost or pricing data. The questionnaire also requires suppliers to provide unit price estimates and evidence of fair and reasonable pricing through catalogs, invoices, or independent government cost estimates. All responses must be received by close of business on March 13, 2026, allowing one week for interested contractors to compile and submit their market research questionnaires.