1005123768593

SOL #: CL25343004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA LAND AND MARITIME
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Guns, Through 30 Mm (1005)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 12, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for a long-term contract for NSN 1005123768593, a "Guns, Through 30 Mm" component. This item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity, with specific approved sources already identified. Interested parties must complete and return a market survey and spreadsheet by March 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

The opportunity is for NSN 1005123768593, with an estimated annual demand quantity of 522 each. The item requires engineering source approval, and only the source and part number listed are currently approved. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) necessitate acquisition from approved sources. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.

Approved sources include:

  • Heckler Koch GmbH DBA Heckler D2330 (P/N 233672)
  • HECKLER & KOCH DEFENSE INC 3HN73 (P/N 50233672)

Key Requirements & Considerations

  • Export Control: Access to export-controlled technical data requires an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and DLA approval. DLA will not delay award for applicants to obtain this approval. DDTC registration may be required.
  • Cybersecurity: CMMC Level 2 Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) is required (RD005), with a Level 2 Self-Assessment also mentioned (RD004).
  • Supply Chain Traceability: Contractor retention of documentation is required per DLAD Procurement Notes #C03.
  • Surplus: Surplus is not acceptable for this NSN.
  • NAICS: 332994, with a business size standard of 1000 employees.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: March 25, 2026, by 19:00:00Z
  • Published: March 12, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Sources interested in submitting a proposal should complete the attached Market Survey Questionnaire and Market Survey NSN Spreadsheet and return them to Brent Wahle at brent.wahle@dla.mil. Responses will inform DLA about supplier capabilities, interest in long-term contracts, and potential pricing structures for a future Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC or LTC).

Attachments

  • NSN Info: Detailed list of NSNs, item names, quantities, and lead times.
  • PID: Outlines technical and quality requirements, including CMMC, export control, and approved sources.
  • Market Survey Questionnaire: Gathers company information, interest in LTCs, cost/pricing data willingness, and commerciality details.
  • Market Survey NSN Spreadsheet: Collects pricing, delivery, and manufacturer information for specific NSNs.

People

Points of Contact

Brent WahlePRIMARY

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