Fan, Vane Axial -NSN 4140-01-216-4784

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction & Equipment division is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of supplying a vane axial fan (NSN 4140-01-216-4784) with form, fit, and function comparable to a reference item. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid. Interested contractors must submit a complete data package addressing the item description and any potential manufacturing challenges by December 5, 2025, to Inessa Kaufman at inessa.kaufman@dla.mil. The Government does not currently possess technical data for this item and seeks information to inform potential future procurement action. No evaluation criteria have been established at this stage, as this is preliminary market research; however, any resulting solicitation would be posted on sam.gov and contractors should monitor that website for updates.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement opportunity. The notice does not identify any current contractors or incumbents, nor does it specify an anticipated award value or budget range at this preliminary stage. The Government intends to potentially issue a five-year Indefinite Quantity Contract based on information gathered through this market research effort. Respondents should note that the Government will not compensate vendors for any information submitted in response to this notice, and submission of data does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or make any purchase. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 333413 (Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 4140 (Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment).