Market Research CM25094033

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research to identify potential alternative manufacturing sources for specific aerospace pressure transducers and transmitters, currently supplied exclusively by Eaton Aerospace LLC. The agency is seeking manufacturers capable of producing National Stock Number (NSN) 6680001830374 (Transducer, Pressure) and NSN 6685011828835 (Transmitter, Pressure) under the Part Numbers 41PD49-4 and 41SG16-5, respectively. Interested manufacturers must submit comprehensive technical documentation that demonstrates their product's equivalence to the current approved items, including detailed information on design, materials, performance, function, interchangeability, inspection, and testing criteria. The evaluation will focus on the technical capabilities and manufacturing feasibility of alternate sources. Potential manufacturers must provide their company name, location, and point of contact, and submit all required documentation by May 27, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, suggesting open competition among qualified manufacturers. Eaton Aerospace LLC is currently the sole approved source for these items, procured under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows for alternative sourcing when deemed necessary. The procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 6680 for Liquid and Gas Flow, Liquid Level, and Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the market research suggests the potential for future contract opportunities for manufacturers who can successfully demonstrate product equivalence. The agency's primary objective is to expand its supply base and ensure reliable sourcing for critical aerospace components.