MAGAZINE,CARTRIDGE
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 a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for a long-term contract to procure MAGAZINE, CARTRIDGE under National Stock Numbers (NSNs) 1005016155169 and 1005016597086. This market research aims to gather information for a future Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC or LTC). Responses, including a market survey and spreadsheet, are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity involves the procurement of specific cartridge magazines, including part numbers MAG556-BLK and MAG556-MCT, currently approved from MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP. These items are designated as critical application items and defense articles, subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Arms Export Control Act. Engineering source approval by the design control activity is required, and the approved source(s) retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge essential to quality. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures.
Technical data for these items is export-controlled, requiring offerors to possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and DLA approval to access this data. Quality requirements include Non-Tailored Higher-Level Quality Requirements (ISO 9001:2015) and adherence to component qualified products lists (QPL)/qualified manufacturers lists (QML) (RQ001, RQ016). References to CMMC Level 2 (RD004, RD005) indicate potential cybersecurity compliance needs. Surplus items are not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for a future long-term contract)
- Agency: DLA Land and Maritime, DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Product Service Code: 1005 (Guns, Through 30 Mm)
- NAICS Code: 332994 (Business Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research phase)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: March 23, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
Interested sources must complete and return the attached market survey questionnaire and spreadsheet. These documents gather information on company details, business size, SBA classifications, interest in an LTC, preferred contract periods, cost/pricing data experience, commercial item status, and delivery capabilities. Responses should be sent to Brent Wahle at brent.wahle@dla.mil.
To be eligible for award, offerors and their proposed sources of supply must have an approved JCP certification and DLA approval to access export-controlled data. Failure to submit DDTC registration when requested will render a quote/offer ineligible. The PID document indicates that procurement for these NSNs may be sole source, suggesting a highly restricted market.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The information gathered will inform the DLA's acquisition strategy and the development of a future solicitation. Estimated annual demand quantities are provided in the NSN Information attachment.