LTC - Hydraulic Accumulators and Components - 7 NSNs
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 DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses interested in a Long-Term Contract (LTC) for Hydraulic Accumulators and Components across 7 National Stock Numbers (NSNs). This initiative aims to gather information for a future solicitation. Responses are due by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity focuses on the procurement of specific hydraulic accumulators and components identified by 7 NSNs (e.g., 2090-010628583, 2040-010684323, 2030-012148271, 2030-012679777, 3040-012770307, 2530-014523221, 3040-014693408). The approved sources for these items currently retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research) for a future Long-Term Contract (LTC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 22:00:00Z.
- Published: February 9, 2026.
Purpose & Action Items
This notice serves as market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify potential sources and gather critical information for the development of the forthcoming solicitation. Interested businesses are required to:
- Complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire (Attachment 3), which requests company information, business size, interest in LTCs (including preferred contract periods and types like Firm Fixed Price with escalation, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment, or Fixed Price with Price Redetermination), willingness to provide cost/pricing data, commerciality of items, and delivery capabilities.
- Complete the Market Research NSN Spreadsheet (Attachment 2), providing details on potential sources, part numbers, estimated annual demand quantity (ADQ), quantity price break ranges, estimated delivery times, and manufacturing status for each NSN.
- Review NSN Information (Attachment 1) for specific item details, units of issue, and primary weapon systems.
- Review the Product Item Description (PID) (Attachment 4) for detailed packaging, marking (MIL-STD-129), and preparation for delivery requirements (MIL-STD-2073-1E) for each NSN, including critical application item designations and special instructions.
Return all completed documents to Samantha Simms at samantha.simms@dla.mil by the response date. Responses will inform DLA's acquisition strategy and solicitation development.