NSN 6650-01-444-1212 (LENS,OPTICAL INSTRU)

SOL #: SPE7LX26R0045Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA LAND AND MARITIME
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories (6650)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 5, 2026, 4:59 AM

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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