43--SEAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Mechanicsburg is conducting market research via a Sources Sought / Presolicitation for a specific seal (NSN 7H-4320-015028299, P/N 2D-808448). This effort aims to understand market capabilities and inform a future solicitation for this item, which is currently limited to an approved source due to data rights. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by July 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DLA is seeking information from potential suppliers to assess the market for the specified seal. The Government does not own the data or rights to purchase/repair this part from additional sources, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sources Sought (Market Survey)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps)
- Response Due: July 27, 2026
- Published: June 10, 2026
Key Information Requested from Vendors
Respondents are asked to provide details on:
- Item availability (commercial/COTS, modified commercial) and pricing ranges.
- Normal delivery times and current inventory.
- Acceptability of FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin.
- Company size, parent company, and manufacturer details.
- Capability to provide cost/pricing data for contracts over $2.5 million.
- Dominant materials and their composition.
- Last manufacturing date and for whom.
- Manufacturing of similar parts.
- Minimum delivery order quantity/dollar value.
- Willingness to accept option years with an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause.
- Evidence of commercial sales, leases, or licenses, and details on modifications for government requirements.
Submission Instructions
Vendors should complete the market survey and return it via email by the specified closing date. Specific questions regarding commercial items are detailed on page 3 of the Sources Sought - MARKET SURVEY_SPRMM1Q26ME20.pdf document.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: SCOTT COY
- Email: SCOTT.COY@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (445)737-9260