Dust & Moisture Seal Boot

SOL #: CL25342005Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA LAND AND MARITIME
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, United States

Place of Performance

Columbus, OH

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

Hardware (5340)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 11, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 19, 2026, 3:59 AM

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 market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers for a Dust & Moisture Seal Boot (NSN 5340-00-055-2914). This is for a planned future five-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) with a maximum value of $6,342,368.25. Responses are due by March 19, 2026.

Purpose of this RFI

This is a market research effort, not a solicitation for quotes or proposals, conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) aims to identify capable vendors for the manufacturing of the specified NSN. The information gathered will help DLA develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation, which is expected to be issued on or about March 30, 2026, on DIBBS.

Future Contract Details

The anticipated contract will be a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC), comprising a three-year base period and two separately priced one-year option periods. First Destination Transportation (FDT) will apply. The maximum contract value is set at $6,342,368.25.

Required Information & Submission

Interested vendors should provide their company name, city/state, country (if applicable), and Points of Contact (POCs) with telephone and email information. This information, along with responses to the attached questionnaires, should be submitted to Joseph Coleman at Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil.

Attachments & Their Purpose

  1. Market Research LTC Questionnaire (Word Document): This form gathers comprehensive company information (CAGE code, size/status, manufacturer/distributor), interest in a Long-Term Contract (LTC), preferred contract periods, quantity price breaks, willingness to provide cost/pricing data, commercial item status, and delivery capabilities. It is crucial for DLA to tailor the upcoming solicitation.
  2. MR Questionnaire Spreadsheet (Excel Document): This spreadsheet is a data collection tool for providing specific pricing and capability information for the NSN. It requires details such as CAGE code, approved company/source, part number, AMS/AMSC, NAICS code, estimated annual demand quantity (ADQ), quantity price break ranges, estimated delivery times, and manufacturer information.

Key Dates & Contact

  • RFI Response Due: March 19, 2026
  • Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 30, 2026
  • Primary Contact: Joseph Coleman, Joseph.Coleman@dla.mil, 614-693-0141

People

Points of Contact

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Posted: Mar 11, 2026
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