SEAL, ASSY, MAGNETIC
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 qualified manufacturers for SEAL, ASSY, MAGNETIC (NSN 5330-013576393). This item is currently sole-sourced, and DLA is seeking new sources to potentially increase competition. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Purpose
DLA Land and Maritime is performing market research to identify additional qualified manufacturers for NSN 5330-013576393, "SEAL, ASSY, MAGNETIC." The item is currently procured solely from Magnetic Seal LLC (04171) due to an AMC/AMSC designation of "3/D," indicating that competitive data is not economically available, and reverse engineering is not feasible at this time. The goal is to gather information from potential suppliers to inform future solicitation and contract awards.
Scope of Interest
DLA is specifically interested in sources capable of manufacturing NSN 5330-013576393. The market survey aims to understand supplier capabilities, commerciality of items, pricing, delivery timelines, and potential contractual terms to develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should:
- Provide information on any sources capable of manufacturing the specified NSN directly to the Contract Specialist, Sarah Harmon (sarah.harmon@dla.mil).
- Apply for "Approved Source" status through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the prospective contractor can manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further details are available on the DLA Land Maritime web page under the "Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program."
Market Survey Questionnaire
An attached "Market Survey Blank Revised Form.docx" is provided to gather essential data. Key elements requested include:
- Item Identification: NSN, Item Name, Cage(s) & P/N(s), Unit of Issue, Quantity.
- Business Information: NAICS code, business size (Large/Small), status as Manufacturer/Dealer, source of supply, manufacturing location.
- Commercial Item Determination: Whether the item is commercial, catalog/price listed, or modified, with supporting documentation.
- Contractual Preferences: Interest in Firm Fixed Price contracts, willingness to submit an offer, preferred delivery, acceptance of F.O.B. Origin, and minimum order quantity.
- Pricing & Cost Factors: Quantity/price breaks and salient features/cost-driving factors.
- Logistics: Approximate unit size/weight and compliance with STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951 and RFID.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
Contact Information
Contract Specialist: Sarah Harmon (sarah.harmon@dla.mil)