NSN 2540-01-436-4175 (seat, vehicular)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for the procurement of vehicular seats under National Stock Number (NSN) 2540-01-436-4175 through a Sources Sought Notice issued on April 9, 2026. This pre-solicitation phase precedes a formal Long-Term Contract (LTC) solicitation for motor vehicle seating and interior trim manufacturing. Interested suppliers must complete and submit both a Market Research Questionnaire and an accompanying spreadsheet to Anna Douglass at anna.douglass@dla.mil by April 16, 2026, providing detailed information about their company capabilities, pricing structures, delivery capabilities, and manufacturing qualifications. The questionnaire requests critical supplier information including business size and socioeconomic status classifications, manufacturer or distributor designation, ability to provide Certified Cost or Pricing Data for contracts exceeding $2,000,000, commerciality determinations with supporting documentation, production capabilities, and minimum order requirements. Suppliers are also invited to provide strategic feedback on the acquisition approach to ensure mutual benefit for both the government and potential contractors.

The contract does not utilize any small business set-asides and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The estimated annual demand for vehicular seats is 596 units, providing suppliers with a clear volume projection for planning purposes. The proposed contract structure includes a 3-year base period with 2 option years for a total of 5 years, allowing for extended business relationships with qualified suppliers. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, as this is a market research phase intended to gather supplier capabilities and pricing information prior to formal solicitation release. Suppliers are required to complete their submissions within the 5 business-day window to ensure consideration in the government's market analysis and eventual formal solicitation process.