ACTUATOR,SPRING BRA : 2530
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 has issued a Sources Sought notice for an ACTUATOR, SPRING BRA (NSN 2530-01-648-5976). This market research aims to identify potential manufacturers and gather information for a pending Request for Proposals (RFP). The current approved source is FEDERAL EQUIPMENT CO (P/N: 7A40255). Responses are due April 8, 2026.
Requirement Details
DLA Land and Maritime is seeking sources for the NSN 2530-01-648-5976, an ACTUATOR, SPRING BRA. The Acquisition Method Code (AMC) is "3" (acquire from actual manufacturer for second or subsequent time), and the Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC) is "D" (data for competitive acquisition is not physically available or economically obtainable). This indicates a need to identify qualified manufacturers.
Market Research Survey
A Market Survey Questionnaire is provided to gather critical information from potential suppliers. This is not a Request for Quote. Key information requested includes:
- Item Details: NSN 2530-01-648-5976, ACTUATOR, SPRING BRA, Cage 60587, P/N 7A40255, Unit of Issue EA, Quantity 3 (with a 100% option for 6).
- Supplier Information: Business size (Large/Small), type (Manufacturer/Dealer), CAGE code, and SAM.gov details.
- Product Origin & Commerciality: Actual manufacturer, source of supply, manufacturing location, inventory status, quantity sensitivity, and commercial item status (including sales percentages, price lists, technical data).
- Delivery & Contract Preferences: Best delivery time, interest in Firm Fixed Price contracts, willingness to offer, F.O.B. Origin acceptance, and quantity/price breaks.
- Compliance: Packaging (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951) and RFID requirements.
- Technical: Salient features, dominant materials, cost drivers, unit weight, and dimensions.
Source Approval Request (SAR) Program
Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. This package requires technical data to demonstrate the ability to manufacture the product to the same or higher quality standard than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further details are available on the DLA Land and Maritime website.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 31, 2026
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should review the NSN and provide any sources capable of manufacturing these items directly to the Contract Specialist, Logan McLaughlin (Logan.McLaughlin@dla.mil), by the response date. For SAR submissions, refer to the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program website.