Sources Sought for NSN 3940-01-541-0908 Multiple Leg Sling

DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a formal Solicitation, Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Government will not pay for any information received or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

BACKGROUND AND SCOPE
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Construction and Equipment is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing or supplying the following item(s):

• Item Description: Multiple Leg Sling
• National Stock Number (NSN): 3940-01-541-0908
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Built to Government Drawing 
• Quantity (Estimated Annually): 1,377 EA 
   

TECHNICAL DATA AND DRAWING ACCESS (RESTRICTED / EXPORT-CONTROLLED)
The technical data package (TDP) and drawings associated with this market research effort contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and are subject to export-control restrictions under federal law. To protect this data and ensure a fair and equal procurement environment, drawings will not be distributed via direct email under any circumstance.

To request access to the drawings for market research purposes, vendors must strictly adhere to the following security protocols:

1. JCP Requirement: Vendors must possess an active Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification (DD Form 2345) linked to their CAGE code.
2. Access Method: Interested sources must submit an official access request directly through the DLA Technical Data Management Transformation (TDMT) system (or legacy cFolders, if applicable) utilizing the tracking/solicitation number listed in Section 1 of this notice.
3. Manual Requests: If the systemic data link is not yet active on the bid board, vendors may email a formal request to the Contracting Officer at Shavon.Peterson@dla.mil. The request must include:
   • The company's active CAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
   • A valid, unexpired JCP Certification Number.
   • An explicit statement confirming that the data will be handled in accordance with the firm's approved DD Form 2345 security directives.

The Government will verify all credentials in the JCP database prior to authorizing data release. Requests from firms without active JCP certification will be denied.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms who believe they possess the capability to fulfill this requirement are invited to submit a capability statement. Responses must be concise (maximum [e.g., 5] pages) and must include the following information:

1. Company Profile: Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone), CAGE Code, and UEI Number.
2. Business Size Standard: Specify your business size status under the assigned NAICS code (e.g., Small Business, HubZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, 8(a), Large Business).
3. Manufacturing Status: Specify whether your firm is the actual manufacturer of the item or a nonmanufacturer/distributor. If a nonmanufacturer, identify your intended domestic small or large business manufacturing source.
4. Technical Capability: Provide a brief narrative outlining your firm's technical experience, equipment capability, and past performance in manufacturing or supplying same or similar items.
5. Commerciality: Indicate if this item (or a highly similar item) is regularly sold or offered for sale in the commercial marketplace.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your capability statement via email to the Contracting Officer, Shavon Peterson, at Shavon.Peterson@dla.mil no later than the response date listed in Section 1. The subject line of the email should read: "Response to Sources Sought [Insert Notice Number] - [Company Name]".