58 - PROJECTOR,SONAR
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
DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable suppliers for PROJECTOR, SONAR (NSN 7HH 5845 015035473, P/N: 400131-501). This is market research to inform a future solicitation, not a Request for Proposal. Interested sources must complete and return the attached market survey by 2:00 PM EST on March 28, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking sources for the supply of a specific sonar projector. The item details are:
- NSN: 7HH 5845 015035473
- NOM: PROJECTOR, SONAR
- P/N: 400131-501
- Approved Design Cage Code: 88958 - MASSA PRODUCTS CORP
Non-Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must provide complete traceability information back to the OEM with their offer to avoid being deemed non-responsive.
Information Requested
The market survey requests comprehensive information from potential suppliers to help DLA develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation. Key areas of inquiry include:
- Item availability and commercial/commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) status.
- Ability to provide price lists and evidence of commercial items.
- Recommended quantity ranges for pricing and normal delivery times.
- Current inventory status and acceptability of FOB Origin/Inspection terms.
- Company size, parent company details, and capability to provide cost or pricing data for contracts over $800,000.
- Details on dominant materials, last manufacturing date, and similar parts manufactured.
- Willingness to accept minimum delivery order quantities/dollar values and option years with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses.
- Evidence of commercial sales, technological evolution, or customary modifications for commercial items, including warranty information.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 28, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA MECHANICSBURG
Submission Instructions
Sources interested in supplying this item should complete the attached market survey and return it via email to Matthew.Cracker@dla.mil. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government.