Sources Sought for NSN 2540-01-288-5298

Market Survey

This document is a market survey conducted by DLA Weapons Support - Columbus to gather information for an upcoming Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for an item listed in an attached spreadsheet. The survey aims to help the government develop a solicitation that best meets Warfighter needs and optimizes benefits for both the government and contractors.

Potential suppliers are asked to provide information on:

• Company Size and Status: Large/Small Business, Manufacturer/Dealer/Distributor/Reseller, and SBA classifications (if applicable).

• Business Preferences: Whether they deal through dealers or prefer direct government engagement.

• Employee Count: For the company and parent company, if applicable.

• OEM Relationship: If a dealer, their independence from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and details about the OEM.

• Contract Interest: Willingness to pursue a long-term contract and preferred contract length (up to 5 years).

• Pricing: Ability to hold pricing steady or need for annual adjustments, and willingness to accept a five-year contract period.

• Item Specifics: Whether the item is carried in inventory, if it's quantity sensitive, contains hazardous material, and quantity ranges for better pricing.

• Commerciality: Whether the item is a commercial product per FAR 2.101(b), catalog/price listed, or a modified item. Bidders must be able to provide proof of commercial sales history and pricing if the item is deemed commercial.

• Logistics: Preferred Free On Board (FOB) point (Origin/Destination) and acceptability of inspection/acceptance at origin or destination.

• Delivery: Potential maximum/minimum delivery order quantities/values and estimated delivery times.

• Cost or Pricing Data: Understanding and willingness to provide certified Cost or Pricing Data if required (for contracts over $2,000,000).

• Other Preferences: EDI capability, preference for Firm Fixed Price or Producer Price Index (PPI) adjusted pricing.

• Deadline: Return the survey within 5 business days of receipt, by close of business on March 25, 2026.

• Contact: Submit to Mia Proskurenko, Contract Specialist, at Mia.Proskurenko@dla.mil.

• Additional Comments: Bidders are encouraged to provide any additional information to assist in acquisition strategy and solicitation development.

• Answers will aid in developing a realistic and beneficial solicitation.

• The attached spreadsheet should be used for annotating quantity ranges and delivery times.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a market survey spreadsheet containing government-supplied information and fields for contractor fill-in. It appears to be used to gather pricing and availability information for specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs).

• Government Supplied Information: Includes NSN, Nomenclature, CAGE code, Part Number/Drawing Number, AMS, AMSC, NAICS Code, Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ), Estimated Delivery in days, Maximum Qty., Maximum Qty. Delivery, Minimum Quantity applicability, Quantity Sensitivity, and Manufacturer information.
• Contractor Fill-in Information: Fields are provided for companies to enter their approved source, company name, quantity price break ranges, and specific quantity ranges.
• Specific Item: The primary item detailed is NSN 2540012885298, Nomenclature WINDOW WASHER ASSEM, with OSHKOSH DEFENSE listed as an approved source (CAGE 75Q65) and part number 1671940.

This spreadsheet is crucial for potential bidders to understand the specific items the government is interested in procuring, the estimated demand, and to provide their own pricing and delivery information. It serves as a tool for market research and potentially for gathering quotes or proposals for the listed NSNs.