SPE4A726R0513 - 5342 - SEAL, TRANSPARENT INDICATOR/ WSIC L

SOL #: SPE4A726R0513Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

Hardware, Weapon System (5342)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 24, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify interested and capable parties for NSN 5342-010555388, SEAL, TRANSPARENT INDICATOR. This effort is anticipated to result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract. The currently approved source is CIRCOR AEROSPACE INC (1DRT7) under P/N 1229-4-114. Responses are due by March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EST.

Scope of Requirement

DLA Aviation seeks to understand market capacity to provide the specified SEAL, TRANSPARENT INDICATOR. This market research will inform the procurement method, which may include a Small Business set-aside or Full and Open Competition. The applicable NAICS code is 332510.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (leading to Indefinite Quantity Contract)
  • NAICS Code: 332510
  • Set-Aside: May be Small Business or Full and Open Competition
  • Response Due: March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Published: March 24, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested organizations should provide:

  • Organization name, address, email, website, telephone, and size/type of ownership.
  • Tailored capability statements addressing the effort, with appropriate documentation.
  • Details on administrative and management structure if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated.

Evaluation

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:

  • Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
  • Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
  • Implement a successful project management plan (including compliance, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, and risk mitigation).
  • Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.

Additional Notes

This is not a solicitation, and submission of information is purely voluntary. Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" for this item should submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office at dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil for SAR drop-off requests, including "Request SAR drop-off," a point of contact email, NSN, and Cage Code in the subject/body. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

People

Points of Contact

Thuy HoPRIMARY

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