ARMOR, TRANSPARENT, V : 2541
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 a Sources Sought for Transparent Armor, V (NSN 2541-01-555-4873). The purpose is to identify potential manufacturers for this item, which currently has a limited number of approved sources. Responses are due March 6, 2026. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Opportunity Details
- Item: ARMOR, TRANSPARENT, V (NSN 2541-01-555-4873)
- Quantity: 527 units, with a 100% option for an additional 100 units.
- NAICS Code: 336390 (Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing).
- Current Approved Source: HAWKINS GLASS WHOLESALERS LLC (P/N: HGW4873).
- Acquisition Method: The AMC/AMSC designation "3 C" indicates that acquisition is required directly from the actual manufacturer. This is due to the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality, as existing unique design capabilities and manufacturing knowledge are held by approved sources. Data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data are not economically available to the Government.
Response Requirements
Interested parties are requested to provide information on their ability to manufacture these items. A detailed market survey questionnaire, titled "Market Survey Blank Revised Form.docx," is provided to gather comprehensive information, including:
- Supplier Information: Business size (Large/Small), type (Manufacturer/Dealer), and whether the firm is the actual manufacturer.
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Location of manufacturing, inventory status, and direct government dealing.
- Commercial Item Determination: Extensive questions to determine if the item is commercial, including percentage sold to the public/government, availability of price lists, and compliance with FAR Part 12 and Part 15.
- Delivery & Logistics: Preferred delivery time, acceptance of F.O.B. Origin, and minimum order quantities.
- Pricing & Cost Factors: Information on quantity/price breaks, salient features, cost-driving factors, and dominant materials/processes.
- Other: Physical characteristics (unit weight/size), hazardous material status, packaging (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951), RFID compliance, and interest in a Firm Fixed Price contract.
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 must technically demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further information on the SAR program is available on the DLA Land Maritime website.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 4:59 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Contact: Logan McLaughlin, Logan.McLaughlin@dla.mil
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The information gathered will be used to inform the development of a future solicitation and ensure realistic requirements.