NSN 5945016674991, (relay, lantern)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought notice for NSN 5945016674991, a relay lantern component, in preparation for a potential Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC/LTC). The Government lacks complete unrestrictive technical data for this item and is seeking qualified suppliers who can provide commercial alternatives or manufacturing sources. Interested contractors must submit comprehensive data packages that include specifications for both approved and alternate parts, along with responses to the market questionnaire. The evaluation will assess supplier capability to manufacture the item as a commercial product, willingness to provide certified cost or pricing data if required, and ability to support a long-term contract arrangement. Responses to the market questionnaire and sources sought inquiry must be submitted by February 25, 2026, to Brandy.Warner@dla.mil within five business days of receipt.

This acquisition carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified suppliers. The current approved source is U.S. Pioneer, L.L.C. (CAGE 44291) with part number 12360, while the item is manufactured by Jay Moulding Corp (CAGE 12364-1). The resultant contract could span three to five years in total length with a base period of three years potentially followed by one or more option periods, though no specific dollar value or quantity requirements are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. Suppliers should be prepared to provide pricing information with quantity price breaks, estimated delivery timeframes, manufacturing capability confirmations, and details on alternative manufacturing sources. Respondents must also indicate their small business status, commercial item status, availability for GSA Advantage listing, and primary cost drivers related to materials and raw materials used in manufacturing.