SOURCES SOUGHT 1 NSN LTC CM26034003
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 to identify potential manufacturers for National Stock Number (NSN) 5935-00-356-5549, identified as a CONNECTOR,RECEPTACL. This market research aims to gather information for a potential future Long-Term Contract (LTC) and to identify qualified sources. Responses are due by April 23, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
DLA is seeking sources capable of manufacturing NSN 5935-00-356-5549. Interested parties are requested to provide details on their manufacturing capabilities, location (City and State or country), and points of contact. This effort also includes a market research questionnaire to inform the development of a realistic and beneficial solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC or LTC).
Key Information Requested
- Manufacturer Identification: Provide company name, location, and POCs for manufacturing the specified NSN.
- Technical Data: Technical data, including Drawing Number 1X4F3 AMSCBDOC, is available on DIBBS cFolders.
- Source Approval: Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" can submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer / Source Approval Request (SAR) Program.
- Market Research Questionnaire: Complete the provided questionnaire (
MR LTC Questionnaire.docx) covering:- Company information (size, status, manufacturer/distributor).
- Interest in an LTC, preferred duration, and quantity price breaks.
- Willingness to provide certified cost or pricing data.
- Commercial item status per FAR 2.101(b).
- Delivery capabilities and limitations.
- NSN Spreadsheet: A spreadsheet (
MR LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx) details the NSN, nomenclature, CAGE codes, approved sources, part numbers, estimated annual demand, and includes fields for bidders to propose quantity price breaks and delivery times.
Submission Details
All requested information, including manufacturer details and the completed market research questionnaire, should be submitted to Brandon Corbitt at Brandon.Corbitt@dla.mil.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 16, 2026.
- Agency: DLA Land and Maritime, under the Department of Defense.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The information gathered will help DLA develop its acquisition strategy for a potential future LTC.