Sources Sought - 1 NSN
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 potential sources for a five-year long-term contract (LTC) for NSN 2540-01-186-0969, MOTOR,WINDSHIELD WIPER,ELECTRIC. This is not a request for quotes or proposals. Responses are due April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought focuses on the following National Stock Number (NSN):
- NSN: 2540-01-186-0969
- Nomenclature: MOTOR,WINDSHIELD WIPER,ELECTRIC
- Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ): 1,910 units
Acquisition Method Code (AMC) 1/G indicates suitability for competitive acquisition, with the Government possessing full technical data rights and no restrictions. The item is export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) and requires an active Enhanced Joint Certification Program (eJCP) or Defense Enhanced Validation (DEV) certification for eligibility.
Specific requirements include:
- CAI: Critical Application Item
- CFAT: Contractor First Article Test
- RD002: Covered Information Applies
- RD004: CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment Applies
- RQ001: Tailored Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements
- RQ009: Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
- RQ016/ZD087: QPL/QML (Qualified Products List/Qualified Manufacturers List) components required. Offerors must provide QPL/QML components from qualified sources.
- CS147: Source Controlled Components required. Offerors must provide components from sources approved on applicable Source Control Drawings.
- Special Packaging Requirements
Technical data, including drawings, are available in DIBBS cFolders.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Duration: Five (5) years (Long-Term Contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 30, 2026
Qualification Requirements
Manufacturers not currently on the Qualified Products List (QPL) for this specification must submit an application for qualification. Interested parties are responsible for obtaining the specification and conducting necessary testing at their own expense. Vendors must demonstrate experience in contracts of similar size, scope, and value and capacity to support a 5-year LTC.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFQ/RFP. All information should be submitted directly to Kozo Okamura at kozo.okamura@dla.mil.