Hoist & Winch FY26

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking sources for hoist and winch equipment identified by two specific National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs: 014291219 and 012164900). This is a sources sought notice intended to gather market intelligence regarding manufacturers capable of producing these items for future procurement purposes. Respondents are requested to provide manufacturer location information (city, state, or country) and relevant points of contact, which should be submitted to Karl M. Bryan at karl.bryan@dla.mil or by phone at 804-875-0426. The government has emphasized that this notice is strictly informational and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to award a contract. The submission deadline for source information is November 24, 2025, providing respondents with five days from the posting date to submit their responses.

This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside, indicating that the eventual procurement will be reserved for businesses certified in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. No budget range, award value, or specific quantities have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a preliminary market research phase rather than a formal solicitation. The government has explicitly stated that no funds are available for response preparation and that all submitted information is entirely voluntary with no obligation to award resulting from this announcement. This sources sought notice serves as an early indication that DLA Aviation intends to pursue hoist and winch procurement in the future, allowing potential contractors time to prepare for a subsequent formal solicitation.