NSN 4010-01-387-5427; chain assembly, single leg; wsdc: C5M, trailer, palletized

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sources sought inquiry for a Chain Assembly, Single Leg under NSN 4010-01-387-5427, specifically for use with the WSDC: C5M, Trailer, Palletized system. This pre-solicitation notice aims to identify qualified sources in accordance with DFARS Regulations 225.7009 and 225-7016, with the government seeking to locate manufacturers and points of contact for this configuration-controlled item. The agency has noted that it does not own, have access to, or have authority to disseminate the associated technical data, though current procurement item description information can be provided as needed. Applicable conditions and documentation requirements for source approval of part numbered, configuration control, and source control items will govern any future procurement. Interested parties must respond by June 16, 2025, with manufacturer location information (city, state, or country) and points of contact to Dorothy Ferebee at dorothy.ferebee@dla.mil or by phone at (445) 737-1900.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified sources. The notice identifies two current known sources: Oshkosh Defense LLC (CAGE 75Q65) with part number 1875300, and W.H. Smith Hardware Company (CAGE 8W529) with part number WHS40105427. The government has emphasized that this is strictly an informational sources sought notice and not a request for proposal, with no commitment to award a contract and no funds available to compensate respondents for preparation costs. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332618 for Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing and PSC code 4010 for Chain and Wire Rope. The notice serves as market research to expand the government's knowledge of potential suppliers before any formal solicitation process begins.