CL26068289 - Sources Sought

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for lubricating cooler components classified under National Stock Number (NSN) 2930-01-168-7911. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued under FAR Part 10 for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal. DLA is evaluating the feasibility of awarding an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a three-year base period and potential option years (0-4 years). Interested contractors must submit both a completed market research questionnaire and capability spreadsheet to Jeremy.Feeney@dla.mil by April 8, 2026. The evaluation will assess contractor capabilities regarding pricing structures, inventory availability, commercial item status, delivery capabilities, production capacity, packaging standards, and willingness to participate in First Article Testing or production lot testing.

This opportunity carries no small business set-aside designation. The current supplier of record is AM General LLC (CAGE Code 12340185). While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the government anticipates annual demand of approximately 564 units and is seeking pricing information that will establish realistic contract parameters. Interested contractors should be prepared to provide their CAGE codes, NAICS classifications, part numbers, delivery timeframes, quantity pricing breaks, maximum order quantities, and details regarding manufacturing versus distribution capabilities. The market research phase is designed to inform DLA's acquisition strategy and support fair and competitive solicitation prior to formal RFP issuance, with no guarantee that a subsequent solicitation will be issued or that respondents will be selected for award.