SENSING ELEMENT FIR
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) Aviation is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for the new manufacture of Sensing Element Fir (NSN 6340-01-434-8887). This is not a solicitation but an effort to identify vendors for future procurements. Responses are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks parties capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of NSN 6340-01-434-8887, Sensing Element Fir. This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS), and material shortage issues
The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 334290 (Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Market information will be evaluated to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (including schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, personnel, and risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This request for capability information is purely voluntary, and the government assumes no financial responsibility for incurred costs. The intention is to approve vendors to compete on the next buy, not the current one.
Contact Information
For questions or to submit responses, contact Renee Griffin via email at renee.griffin@dla.mil.