Brand Name National Stock Numbers: Industry Feedback Request

SOL #: 47QSSC-25-FH-BRANDNAMERFISources Sought

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
GSA/FAS/GSS/QSCB, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION
Washington, DC, 20006, United States

Place of Performance

Kansas City, MO

NAICS

Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

PSC

Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered (5120)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 25, 2025
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Last Updated
Jun 5, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 12, 2027, 10:00 PM

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 General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the Supply Chain Management Contracting Division, is conducting a Sources Sought request for industry feedback on Brand Name National Stock Numbers (NSNs). This is a continuous Request for Information (RFI), with responses accepted until February 12, 2027.

Purpose & Scope

GSA is seeking to verify if the need described by existing Brand Name specific Item Purchase Descriptions (IPDs) can only be met by the currently cited manufacturer, or if products from other manufacturers can meet the requirement. The goal is to identify viable substitute manufacturer names and part numbers for these NSNs to promote competition and ensure continued availability for federal customers. This RFI is part of GSA's ongoing effort to review and update its Brand Name NSN portfolio, as detailed in the attached Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document.

Submission Requirements

To respond, interested parties must:

  • Complete the attached Excel template (e.g., "Brand Name NSNs List (All Offices) 05 June 2026.xlsx") by filling in the highlighted columns designated for industry feedback.
  • Provide supporting documentation for any NSN(s) where a viable substitute is indicated.
  • Ensure all literature contains the associated NSN on every page.
  • Email the completed template and supporting documents to fssi.mro-req@gsa.gov.
  • The email subject line must follow the naming convention: "BN NSN Industry Feedback, [Your Vendor or OEM Name]".

Key Documents

  • Excel Templates (e.g., "Brand Name NSNs List (All Offices) 05 June 2026.xlsx"): These spreadsheets list the NSNs, item names, CAGE codes, manufacturers, and part numbers for which GSA is seeking feedback. They also contain fields for industry-proposed substitutes and supporting literature.
  • GSS SCMCD BNJ JOFOC.pdf: This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for Brand Name NSNs and outlines GSA's strategy to maximize competition at the order level and through this continuous RFI.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: February 12, 2027 (continuous RFI)
  • Published: June 5, 2026

Contact Information

For questions or to request individual IPDs, email fssi.mro-req@gsa.gov or contact Tabitha Smith at tabitha.smith@gsa.gov or 573-528-3352.

People

Points of Contact

Tabitha SmithPRIMARY
Brand Name RFI TeamSECONDARY

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