49 NSN Gentex SPE4AX17D9402 Follow-On
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 DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) intends to award a sole source, requirements type, long-term contract (LTC) to Gentex Corporation (CAGE 60420) for 49 National Stock Numbers (NSNs). This Sources Sought notice is for market research, inviting other interested parties to identify their capabilities by April 2, 2026. The contract will cover life support items and other components for various weapon systems, including the F15, F16, and C130.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes 49 NSNs, specifically life support items (oxygen masks, pressure indicators), valves, and headset/helmet components. These items are critical for the F15, F16, and C130 weapon systems. Special requirements include Life Support, First Article Testing, Origin Inspection, Critical Safety Items, and DLA Direct.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (intended sole source LTC)
- Duration: 10-year contract (2-year base + four 2-year option periods)
- Estimated Award: November 15, 2026
- Pricing Structure: Three pricing periods (Years 1-4, reprice Years 5-8, reprice Years 9-10)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 19, 2026
Background
This effort is a follow-on to an existing 10-year LTC, SPE4AX17D9402, which covers 31 NSNs and expires on November 28, 2026. The previous contract was issued as Unrestricted. The proposed action is supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition, citing FAR 6.302-1.
Key Document
Attachment 1 (A1. SPE4A726R0491.49 NIIN List 2579.xlsx) is an Excel spreadsheet listing the 49 potential sole source items. This document is crucial for bidders, providing detailed information such as CLIN, NIIN, Nomenclature, Part Number, FSC, NAICS code, and Size Standard for each item. Bidders should review this list to assess their capability to supply the specified items.
Submission Details
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be emailed to the contracting officer, Vanessa Vickers, at Vanessa.Vickers@dla.mil.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government. No funds are available for the preparation of responses.