Seal, Plain Encased 5330-01-412-4447
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 has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Seal, Plain Encased (NSN 5330-01-412-4447). This is for a potential Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC or LTC). Responses are due by May 14, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes, not a solicitation. The DLA aims to gather information on the availability and capability of potential sources to determine the appropriate acquisition method for the Seal, Plain Encased (P/N 12449388). The information collected will assist in developing a realistic and beneficial solicitation.
Key Information Requested
Potential sources are requested to complete an attached market survey questionnaire, which covers:
- Company Information: Size, business status (small/large), SBA classifications, employee count, manufacturer or distributor status.
- Long-Term Contract (LTC) Questions: Interest in pursuing an LTC, preferred contract period, and potential quantity price breaks.
- Cost or Pricing Data: Willingness to provide certified data and past experience with DLA.
- Commercial Questions: Whether items are considered commercial per FAR 2.101(b) and willingness to provide evidence of commercial sales.
- Delivery Questions: Production limitations and applicability of minimum delivery order quantities.
- Additional Information: An open section for any other relevant input for acquisition strategy development.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice does not obligate the Government to pay for information received or to issue a solicitation. Drawings and specifications (IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 19207 12449388, REVISION NR A DTD 12/27/2012) are available via cFolders (https://pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders/) by querying MR014124447 in the Solicitation field. All information should be submitted to Tracy Assenheimer at Tracy.Assenheimer@dla.mil. Deliveries will be made to DLA Depots.