Sources Sought for NSN 6340-01-296-7381
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) Weapons Support is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining NSN 6340-01-296-7381, a fire detection system sensing element. This market research aims to determine industry capabilities for this item, which is currently produced by several sources including Meggitt Safety Systems Inc., Jamaica Bearings Co. Inc., Lynn Electronics LLC, Echelon Supply and Service Inc., and The Boeing Company. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking information from potential sources for a specific item: NSN 6340-01-296-7381, fire detection system sensing element. The Weapon System Designator Code is E2A. The purpose is to conduct market research to assess the availability of qualified manufacturers or legitimate suppliers for this component.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (informational purposes only)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
This is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a request for an offer or a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses, and no funds are available for response preparation. Information submitted is voluntary.
Additional Notes
Companies interested in becoming an "Approved Source" for this item should submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. The attached "Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook" (JACG SAM HB) outlines the detailed requirements for SAR packages, including technical data, quality assurance, and manufacturing process information. This handbook is crucial for understanding the criteria and steps to gain approval, especially for aviation parts. If there is an open solicitation for an NSN, SARs should be sent to the buyer noted on the solicitation. For NSNs without an open solicitation, SARs should be sent to the DLA Weapons Support SAR Program Office at 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, VA 23237. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Gladys Brown (gladys.brown@dla.mil).