DLA Aviation is issuing sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for items designated as sole source to Unison Industries, LLC Cage 59501.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking capability statements to identify potential alternative suppliers for 12 national item identification numbers currently designated as sole source to Unison Industries, LLC. The attached spreadsheet lists the 12 NIINs along with associated part numbers, annual demand quantities, and federal supply classes. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by March 26, 2024 addressing their organizational structure and staff capabilities to manufacture an unspecified part currently under technical data rights of Unison Industries. The agency will evaluate responses to determine market capacity to support the requirements, which may include supply chain management, logistics planning, and shipping of serviceable assets.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify any set-aside designations. Unison Industries, LLC (Cage 59501) is identified as the current sole source contractor for the 12 NIINs. Based on market research, the future requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, with potential for multiple awards. The attached spreadsheet provides annual demand quantities for the 12 parts totaling over $3 million. Responses are due by 3:00pm EST on March 26, 2024 to Christopher J. Hutnan at Chris.Hutnan@dla.mil to conduct market research and identify potential alternative suppliers.