Source sought notice

The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 1650-004493455, CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. This item is currently manufactured by (98391) Arkwin Industries, part number 1211049-002. Technical orders and qualification requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The quantity is for 65 each. The unit price will be established at the time of contract award. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The sources sought notification is not the current buy, the intention is to get vendors interest in getting approve so they can compete on the NEXT buy.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 14 SEP 2024 at 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. All questions and responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to MICHELLE TOUGHILL@DLA.MIL