53 - KIT,OVERHAUL
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) Land and Maritime is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential manufacturers for KIT, OVERHAUL (NSN: 5330-995640997). This effort aims to broaden the supplier base for an item currently procured from a single approved source. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify sources capable of manufacturing the KIT, OVERHAUL with NSN 5330-995640997. The item currently has an AMC/AMSC designation of "3 D," indicating that the necessary data for competitive acquisition is not readily available, and it is not economically feasible to draft adequate specifications for a competitive solicitation. The current approved source is CALEY OCEAN SYSTEMS LIMITED (KA522). DLA is requesting information from any potential manufacturers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 23, 2026, at 05:05 PM UTC
Additional Notes
Companies interested in becoming an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the prospective contractor's ability to manufacture the product to the same or higher quality standard than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information on the SAR program, including requirements and format, is available on the DLA Land and Maritime website: https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/. All information should be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist.