59 - CIRCUIT BREAKER
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of supplying a specific Circuit Breaker (NSN 5925-015398863, P/N MWIC6N3LEA63M2ANAN4N). This is not a request for proposal but aims to gather information for a potential future solicitation and contract award. Responses to the market survey are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Interest
DLA is seeking information on the availability and commerciality of the specified circuit breaker, which has an approved design CAGE Code 89946 (EATON CORPORATION). The agency is interested in understanding potential suppliers' capabilities, pricing structures, delivery times, and inventory status to inform a future solicitation.
Key Information Requested from Vendors
Vendors are asked to complete and return the attached market survey, providing details on:
- Item Availability: Commercial/COTS status, whether it's a modified commercial type.
- Supply Capability: Ability to supply the item, potential pricing, normal delivery times, and inventory status.
- Company Details: Size, structure, and manufacturer details if the vendor is a dealer.
- Commerciality Evidence: Proof of actual sales, technological evolution, modifications for government use, customary combinations, inter-division transfers, and commercial warranties.
- Financial & Manufacturing: Capability to provide cost/pricing data for contracts over $2.5M, dominant materials, last manufacturing date/customer, similar parts, and minimum delivery order quantity/value.
- Contract Terms: Willingness to accept option years with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Special Notice (Market Survey)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
Submission Instructions
Interested sources, particularly those not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), must provide complete traceability information back to the OEM with their offer. Failure to provide this may render the offer non-responsive. The completed market survey should be returned via email to james.fleniken@dla.mil. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government.