Sources Sought: Long-Term Contract for 8 NSNs
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 manufacturers for a long-term contract covering eight specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs). This notice is for market research purposes only and is NOT a request for quotes or proposals (RFQ/RFP). Interested sources should provide their capabilities by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for the following NSNs, all of which have an Acquisition Method Code (AMC) of "1" (suitable for competitive acquisition) and an Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC) of "G" (Government has rights to technical data, complete data package, no restrictions):
- 5330-00-171-5072: RETAINER,PACKING PLASTIC /TFE/ (ADQ: 843 EA)
- 5340-00-202-1511: HINGE BUTT (ADQ: 39 EA)
- 3040-00-768-6278: CHAIN ASSEMBLY,WING (ADQ: 262 EA)
- 5305-00-836-8346: SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD (ADQ: 1,534 EA)
- 5355-00-898-6791: KNOB ASSEMBLY (ADQ: 103 EA)
- 5330-01-068-4070: GASKET (ADQ: 118 EA)
- 5340-01-428-5992: BRACKET,MOUNTING (ADQ: 31 EA)
- 5340-01-446-8588: BRACKET,MOUNTING (ADQ: 16,293 EA)
Technical data, including drawings, are available in DIBBS cFolders.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Long-term contract (anticipated)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 04:59 AM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026, 02:25 PM EST
Submission & Source Approval
Companies capable of manufacturing these items should submit their information directly to Kozo Okamura at kozo.okamura@dla.mil. For companies not currently approved sources, the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program provides a pathway to qualification. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the ability to manufacture the product to the same or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further details on the SAR process are available on the DLA Land and Maritime website.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.