PARTS KIT,SEAL REPL
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 market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential manufacturers for PARTS KIT,SEAL REPL (NSN 5330-015731822). The current acquisition strategy is sole-source due to the unavailability of competitive data. Responses are due May 6, 2028.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify additional sources capable of manufacturing PARTS KIT,SEAL REPL, National Stock Number (NSN) 5330-015731822. The item is currently procured from DEFENSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS, INC. (0EYA6), with Stratus Systems identified as the only company able to provide these parts due to the economic infeasibility for the government to reverse engineer. The AMC/AMSC for this NSN is "3 D", indicating procurement from the actual manufacturer and that competitive data is not economically available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 6, 2028, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 1, 2025
Evaluation
Responses will be used to identify potential manufacturers. Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the ability to competently manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Additional Notes
For further information on the SAR program, please visit: http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/programs/altofferor/. All information should be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist, Paul Ouedraogo, at Paul.Ouedraogo@dla.mil.