Tank Assembly, Fabric Collapsible

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Construction and Equipment is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for a Tank Assembly, Fabric Collapsible with National Stock Number 5430-01-602-4524. The pre-solicitation notice seeks to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing part number 3010100-2, with a critical requirement that interested contractors submit a complete technical data package including original manufacturer's drawings for review by the Engineering Support Activity (ESA). Contractors must obtain proprietary drawings directly from the manufacturer, as the government does not currently possess them. The market research process is designed to assess industry capability to manufacture this specific tank assembly, with interested parties required to contact Avril Dickerson at Avril.Dickerson@dla.mil or 445-737-7976 prior to May 28, 2025. This notice is purely for market research purposes, and the government is not obligated to purchase any materials as a result of this inquiry.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this contract opportunity. The current identified manufacturer is Echelon Supply and Service, Inc. The annual estimated quantity for the Tank Assembly is 26 units, classified under NAICS Category 332439 for Other Metal Container Manufacturing and PSC Category 5430 for Storage Tanks. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the notice suggests this is a preliminary market research step to develop a future solicitation. The timeline for potential procurement extends beyond the May 28, 2025 response deadline, with the government currently in the process of developing a comprehensive solicitation for this tank assembly. Contractors should note that no compensation will be provided for information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice.