Cushion, Ear
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 to identify manufacturers capable of producing Cushion, Ear (National Stock Number: NSN 5965-01-504-0071). This market research aims to find potential sources for this item. Responses are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
Interested parties are requested to provide information on their ability to manufacture the specified NSN. This includes:
- Confirmation of manufacturing capability for NSN 5965-01-504-0071.
- Location of the manufacturer (City and State OR country).
- Points of Contact (POCs) for these manufacturers, if available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 03:00 PM EST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
All requested information should be submitted to Kristina Wolf at Kristina.wolf@dla.mil or by phone at 614-692-7879.
Source Approval Request (SAR) Process
Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer / Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating that the prospective product is equal to, or better than, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item. Further details and the necessary format for a SAR can be found on the DLA Land and Maritime web page under the "Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program" section: http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/