GEAR,DRIVE MOTION 3020-011760771
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 market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing NSN 3020-01-176-0771, GEAR,DRIVE MOTION. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), aimed at gathering information for a potential future fixed-price solicitation. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government seeks to identify manufacturers for the specified National Stock Number (NSN). The currently approved source is HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION (99167) with Part Number 735421. Alternate offerors are required to provide a complete data package, including data for both the approved and alternate parts, for evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 21:00 UTC (5 PM EST)
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified for this market research. The NAICS code identified in the questionnaire is 333613 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing).
Market Research Objectives
The attached Market Research Questionnaire aims to gather comprehensive information to inform a realistic solicitation. Key areas of inquiry include:
- Company Information: Size, status (manufacturer/distributor), business size classification (including small business categories), employee count, and parent company details.
- Product Origin: Manufacturer details if a dealer, and manufacturing location of the item.
- Pricing: Unit price sensitivity, price breaks, estimated unit price for 20 EA, and preferences for quantity option pricing.
- Commerciality: Whether the item is considered commercial per FAR 2.101(b) and the ability to provide supporting documentation.
- Logistics: Acceptability of FOB Destination, packaging requirements (STD-COM PKG with MIL-STD-129 Markings), estimated delivery times, and potential for partial shipments or maximum monthly quantities.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire and submit all information to the Contracting Officer, Brice Royer (Brice.Royer@dla.mil), by the deadline. SAM registration is required for any potential future award.
Additional Notes
Failure to provide proof of commerciality may result in the solicitation being processed using non-commercial procedures (FAR Part 15) instead of commercial procedures (FAR Part 12). This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.