Piston assembly

SPE7M226R0018

NSN:  1710-01-665-6304

PISTON CONNECTOR

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for “information purposes only” to prepare a one-time buy for NSN 1710-01-665-6304.  This is NOT a request for proposals, quotations or bids.  This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government.  This notice is intended strictly for market research pursuant to FAR Part 10.   The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that are capable of executing the potential contract.  The government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.  No solicitation exists at this time. 

The Government intends to purchase approximately 25 TO 75 EA of NSN 1710-01-665-6304, PISTON CONNECTOR.  The part number is 626964-3R and is made in accordance with (80020) Navy drawings.   This NSN is coded as a Critical Application Item (CAI) for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment.  It is to be manufactured by approved sources only.   Requirements included Contractor First Article Testing and Welding Procedures.

Parties interested in becoming an approved source for this item are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.  The item requires Enhanced JCP Certification.   Product will be shipped to a DLA stock location.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DLA ENHANCED CERTIFICATION:

DLA has enhanced its Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration and validation procedures. Selected National Stock Numbers (NSNs) will require additional permissions to access the associated technical data. In the event a vendor cannot access the technical data for a NSN in DLA cFolders, the vendor must submit a onetime request to jcpvalidation@dla.mil for technical data access consideration.  If a vendor has inquiries after having submitted required information to the JCP office, these inquiries are to be directed to DLAJ344DataCustodian@dla.mil.

DLA processes the vendor’s technical data request on a first come, first served basis. Failure to comply timely with required information may result in lack of consideration for DLA solicitations. It is vitally important that vendors provide correct company official name(s) and contact information in all correspondence. DLA will work diligently on validating vendor requests. Vendors will be notified within 3 business days of when their requests were approved. However, DLA cannot guarantee that it can complete all validation requests by the due date for any solicitation responses.

Make sure to contact email DLAJ344DataCustodian@dla.mil.      

The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 with a business size of 1250.

Sources interested in providing an offer on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to Susan Lupo via e-mail at susan.lupo@dla.mil by AUGUST 21, 2026.