LTC / NSN 1005-007070725 / gun mount cover

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, specifically the Weapons Support division in Columbus, is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers for a long-term contract covering NSN 1005-007070725, a gun mount cover classified as a defense article subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Interested sources must submit a completed market research questionnaire and spreadsheet to Samantha Simms at samantha.simms@dla.mil by April 22, 2026, within five business days of the April 15, 2026 posting date. Key requirements include manufacturer registration with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) prior to award, compliance with specified packaging standards (SPI-AMP7070725 and MIL-STD-2073-1E), Factory Acceptance Testing at the actual manufacturer's facility, and adherence to tailored quality requirements including component qualified products lists. The government is seeking information on contractor capabilities regarding preferred contract types (firm fixed price with escalation, fixed price with economic price adjustment, or fixed price with price redetermination), willingness to provide certified cost or pricing data, delivery capabilities, and commercial sales evidence. Evaluation will focus on contractor qualifications, pricing structures, delivery capabilities, and the commerciality of the item.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a competitive solicitation for which no incumbent contractor is identified in the notice. The estimated annual demand quantity is 367 units, classified under NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The associated reference drawing is NR (19207) 7070795, with specifications dating from 1945 to 2024 and reflecting recent exceptions regarding heat treatment and final finish specifications. While specific award value or budget ranges are not provided in this pre-solicitation notice, the modest annual demand of 367 units provides baseline information for interested suppliers to assess their production capabilities and pricing structures. The formal solicitation will be synopsized separately following completion of this market research phase, and interested companies should prepare to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities and compliance with ITAR registration requirements for this specialized defense article.