NSN 6650-01-444-1212 (LENS,OPTICAL INSTRU)
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 a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for LENS, OPTICAL INSTRU under NSN 6650-01-444-1212. This market research is for a potential Long-Term Contract (LTC) anticipated to have a 3-year base period and 2 option years, totaling 5 years. Interested parties are requested to review and complete the attached Market Survey Questionnaire and Spreadsheet. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Purpose
This notice serves as market research by DLA Land and Maritime, Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate (SAPD), to gather information from potential suppliers. The goal is to develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC or LTC) for the specified optical instrument lenses.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for LENS, OPTICAL INSTRU under NSN 6650-01-444-1212. The attached spreadsheet, "(CL25352001)MR LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx", provides a detailed list of National Stock Numbers (NSNs), nomenclature, CAGE codes, approved sources, part numbers, and estimated annual demand quantities. Contractors are required to provide their proposed pricing for various quantity ranges and estimated delivery times for these items.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Long-Term Contract (LTC) / Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Anticipated Duration: 3-year base period with 2 option years (total 5 years)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, at 04:59 AM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Submission Requirements
Potential bidders must complete two attached documents:
- Market Survey Questionnaire ("(CL25352001)MR LTC Question.docx"): This questionnaire requests general company information (size, status, SBA classifications, manufacturer vs. distributor), interest in pursuing an LTC, preferred contract duration, willingness to provide cost/pricing data, commercial item status, and delivery capabilities.
- Pricing Spreadsheet ("(CL25352001)MR LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx"): Bidders must accurately complete the 'Contractor Fill-in Information' sections, providing pricing for specified quantity ranges and estimated delivery times for the listed NSNs.
Completed documents should be returned via email to Anna Douglass at anna.douglass@dla.mil.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The information gathered will help DLA understand market capabilities, pricing, contract preferences, and potential challenges to inform future acquisition strategy.