Packing assembly; 5330-01-096-9181

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for Packing Assembly NSN 5330-01-096-9181, a gasket and sealing device component classified under NAICS code 339991. This pre-solicitation notice is issued to gather information from interested sources regarding their capability and willingness to quote a long-term contract solicitation for this item. The agency seeks responses from vendors who can manufacture or supply this component and are interested in pursuing an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC/LTC). Interested parties must complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire, which requests information regarding company qualifications, commercial item status, production capabilities, pricing structure, and delivery lead times. The questionnaire specifically requires respondents to provide supporting documentation such as catalogs, invoices demonstrating commercial sales history, technical drawings, and evidence of public availability to support price reasonableness determinations. All responses must be submitted to Contract Specialist Kelly Nicklaus at Kelly.nicklaus@dla.mil no later than May 8, 2026, with the questionnaire providing eight categories of information to be addressed by potential bidders.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and currently has one approved source: C. E. Conover & Co., Inc. (Cage Code 07060) with part number CEC4981-113. The market research questionnaire indicates the anticipated contract structure would include a three-year base period with single option years thereafter, suggesting a multi-year commitment. The questionnaire includes questions regarding certified Cost or Pricing Data capability for contracts exceeding $2,500,000, which indicates the potential award value may be significant. Respondents are also asked to identify quantity price breaks and production limitations, indicating the government anticipates variable order volumes throughout the contract term. While specific quantity requirements and total budget values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the structure and complexity of the questionnaire suggest this represents a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified suppliers in the gasket and packing manufacturing sector.