Shear cable, weapon

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing a shear cable for weapon systems identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1095-01-721-1483. This pre-solicitation notice represents a market research initiative designed to gather information from qualified sources about their manufacturing capabilities, production timelines, and pricing for this specific ordnance component. The agency is requesting that interested parties and current suppliers submit information about known manufacturers, including company details, manufacturing location, and points of contact to Deonna Coleman at Deonna.Coleman@dla.mil. Potential contractors are expected to provide detailed information via the accompanying Market Research LTC Spreadsheet and complete a comprehensive questionnaire within five business days. The responses will inform the development of a future solicitation, likely structured as a Long-Term Contract (LTC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a three-year base period and option years. The response deadline for this market research initiative is November 3, 2025.

No set-asides have been designated for this procurement, meaning all eligible contractors regardless of size or ownership status may participate. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers, as the market research phase is intended to identify potential sources for future contracting. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed at this stage, as the DLA is conducting preliminary market research to establish realistic requirements and pricing. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and PSC code 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons), indicating the specialized nature of the required manufacturing capabilities. The DLA anticipates that responses to this market research will establish the foundation for a competitive solicitation that benefits both the warfighter community and qualified contractors capable of meeting production requirements.