Sheave

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is seeking market research information regarding the procurement of sheaves (pulleys) manufactured to NAVAIR specifications under NSN 3020-00-640-3081. This sources sought notice is for information purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government. Interested contractors must complete a market research questionnaire and submit it to Susan Lupo at susan.lupo@dla.mil by February 26, 2026. Key requirements include verification of small business status, manufacturing or distribution capabilities, electronic data interchange (EDI) capability, and the ability to meet First Article Testing requirements. Potential suppliers must provide estimated unit pricing and delivery schedules for both production quantities and First Article Testing, as well as documentation supporting commercial item status if applicable. Only contractors approved as NAVAIR sources are eligible for award, and those not currently approved are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The applicable NAICS code is 333612 (Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business concerns. The government intends to purchase approximately 213 units of the sheave, which is specially coded as an ALRE Critical Application Item. No specific contract award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the estimated unit price provided by respondents will determine applicable FAR dollar thresholds and acquisition strategy. The product will be delivered to a DLA stock location upon contract award. This market research is conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and is designed to inform the government's acquisition methodology and solicitation development prior to the formal competitive process. Potential suppliers should note that responses to this sources sought notice will not be compensated by the government.