NSN 5965014441216 (adapter, headset)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a sources sought market research notice for NSN 5965014441216 (Adapter, Headset), a critical component used in AN/PVS-14 night vision systems. This pre-solicitation notice seeks qualified suppliers to provide input on a potential future Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC/LTC) for this adapter headset item. Key requirements include adherence to technical specifications outlined in the Procurement Item Description, compliance with quality assurance procedures per QAP A3256347 (Revision C), CMMC Level 2 certification, US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, and DLA authorization to access export-controlled technical data. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, and the item is designated as a commercial product subject to ITAR or EAR export control regulations. Interested sources must complete and submit the Market Questionnaire and Long Term Contract Market Research Questionnaire to Brandy.Warner@dla.mil by February 27, 2026—a tight deadline of only four days from the notice posting date of February 23, 2026.

There is no set-aside designation applied to this procurement opportunity. No incumbent contractor or specific current supplier is identified in the pre-solicitation notice. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this market research phase, the resulting contract is anticipated to span 3 to 5 years in total length, with DLA evaluating a three-year base period with one-year option periods as part of the contract structure. The questionnaire requests suppliers to provide pricing information across multiple quantity ranges, delivery timelines, and maximum supply quantities, as well as details regarding minimum order quantities and whether items are quantity-sensitive. Suppliers must also indicate whether they are the actual manufacturer or provide the name and CAGE code of the manufacturing entity if they are acting as a distributor or reseller of the adapter headset.