Sources Sought Notice 1 NSN LTC CM23186001

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting a market survey for a Long-Term Contract (LTC) related to NSN 5965145592147, a Headset-Mic Adapter. The agency is seeking potential manufacturers or suppliers for this specific item, with current approved sources limited to Thales Defense & Security, Inc. and Thales AVS France. The market research aims to gather comprehensive information from potential vendors about their manufacturing capabilities, interest in a three-year base contract with two potential one-year option periods, and ability to meet contract requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses directly to Sarah Schaff at Sarah.Schaff@dla.mil by April 9, 2025. The survey involves a detailed questionnaire exploring vendor characteristics, including business size, manufacturing status, contract term preferences, pricing stability, and willingness to undergo first article testing.

There is no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, which falls under the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category (334310). The current approved sources are Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (CAGE 23386) and Thales AVS France (CAGE F9111), both with part number E19638CA. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract structure suggests a potential three-to-five-year procurement timeline with the possibility of significant quantity requirements. The market survey requires vendors to provide detailed information including un-redacted commercial invoices, technical drawings, and comprehensive manufacturing capabilities. The document is marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), indicating the sensitive nature of the procurement process and the need for careful handling of submitted information.