LTC for NSN: 1005-000179551
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) Weapons Support is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for a Long-Term Contract (LTC) for NSN: 1005-000179551, HAMMER, FIRING, SMALL. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather industry capabilities and information to inform a future solicitation. Responses, including a market survey and spreadsheet, are due by March 2, 2026.
Purpose
DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for the specified NSN. This notice serves as market research to locate business concerns interested in manufacturing this item and to gather critical information that will shape the upcoming solicitation. The formal solicitation will be synopsized separately.
Scope of Interest
The opportunity focuses on the manufacturing of NSN: 1005-000179551, Item Description: HAMMER, FIRING, SMALL. This is a critical gun part with specific technical and packaging requirements. DLA is seeking manufacturers capable of meeting detailed specifications, including those related to quality, testing, and export control.
Key Requirements & Information Sought
- Manufacturing Capability: Interest in manufacturing the HAMMER, FIRING, SMALL.
- Quality Requirements: Adherence to Tailored Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements (RQ001) and Component Qualified Products Lists (QPL)/Qualified Manufacturers Lists (QML) (RQ016). Surplus items are not acceptable (ES371).
- Technical Data Access: Access to export-controlled technical data requires a US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, completion of DLA training, and DLA approval. Drawings are available via c-Folders for authorized users. Restricted Technical Data Packages (ZDL05, ZD056) require specific forms for access.
- Product Specifications: The item is a "Defense Article" subject to ITAR regulations; DDTC registration may be required. Specific requirements include Manganese coating, Contractor Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and potential Product Verification Testing (PVT). Restrictions apply regarding ozone-depleting chemicals (CS187) and mercury (ZD025).
- Packaging: Detailed packaging instructions reference MIL-STD-2073-1E and specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPI - 8448612, Revision D). Palletization must follow RP001.
- Market Survey: Respondents must complete an attached market survey questionnaire and spreadsheet. The questionnaire seeks information on company details, distribution, contract experience, terms, pricing data, commerciality, logistics, delivery, testing, and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) practices, which will influence the structure of the upcoming solicitation. The spreadsheet gathers data on specific NSNs (including 1005-000179551), nomenclature, CAGE codes, part numbers, estimated annual demand, quantity price breaks, delivery, and various other item-specific details.
- Inspection: Product inspection will be conducted by DCMA QAR at the manufacturer's facility. Identification of the actual manufacturer and phosphate contractor is required for award.
Submission Details
Interested sources should complete the attached Market Survey Questionnaire and Market Survey NSN Spreadsheet. The completed documents must be returned to Marshall Lynn at marshall.lynn@dla.mil by March 2, 2026. The solicitation number to reference is SPE7LX26R0044.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Marshall Lynn Email: marshall.lynn@dla.mil Phone: 614-693-9021