COMPENSATOR,LIQUID

SOL #: SPE4A626Q0471Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments (6680)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d0e1063cede04b7aa35182ca80e5a77c/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 3, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 5, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 8:00 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified manufacturers for COMPENSATOR,LIQUID (NSN: 6680-010674552). The agency is seeking sources capable of manufacturing 8 units of this item. Interested parties are requested to provide manufacturer details, including location and points of contact. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

This notice seeks to identify potential sources for the manufacture of 8 units of COMPENSATOR,LIQUID, with the National Stock Number (NSN) 6680-010674552. The item falls under Product Service Code 6680 (Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments). The purpose is to gather information on capable manufacturers, their locations (City and State), and contact information.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
Published: February 03, 2026, 6:24 PM EST
Place of Performance: Richmond, VA

Submission Requirements

Interested parties should submit the requested manufacturer information to the primary point of contact. For those considering themselves qualified to manufacture this material, Source Approval Requests (SARs) are accepted. DLA-Aviation requires SAR submissions via a DoDSafe link. To initiate a SAR submission, send an email to dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil with the subject line "Request a SAR drop off," including your CAGE code, the NSN, and the email address for the DoDSafe link.

Additional Guidance (SAR_Guidance.pdf)

The attached SAR_Guidance.pdf provides comprehensive instructions for submitting SARs to DLA Aviation. It details the electronic submission process using the DoD SAFE file transmission site, outlines reasons why a SAR might not be processed (e.g., low demand, fully competitive items), and indicates an expected review timeline of over 180 days. Potential bidders should review this document to understand the SAR process and determine if pursuing approval is necessary and viable.