Canopy release

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market research survey for a canopy release assembly, identified by NSN 6105-007696106, which is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring procurement from an approved source. The primary approved source is Mission Systems Davenport Inc. with CAGE code 99251 and part number 990055-1. The agency is seeking potential manufacturers capable of producing this item and requesting detailed information including manufacturer location, CAGE code, and point of contact details. Interested sources are invited to submit a statement of interest and capability directly to Contracting Officer Helen Davis via email by January 18, 2025. This sources sought notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 and represents a market research effort to identify potential suppliers.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the document. The procurement requires that alternate offerors must provide a complete data package for both approved and alternate parts, though alternate offers will not be considered for the current solicitation. No technical data is currently available, and potential suppliers must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation for evaluation. The item is a release assembly for a canopy, with a unit of issue designated as "each" (U/I-EA). The market survey is designed to gather comprehensive information about potential manufacturers who can meet the stringent requirements for this critical safety component, with respondents expected to use the attached market survey form to provide additional relevant details.