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The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing this sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for the National Stock Numbers (NSNs) listed below. A list of the current approved sources and part numbers for each NSN is attached. The estimated annual quantity for each NSN is listed below. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.

5315-14-529-0784, Pin, Shoulder, Headed, Estimated Annual Quantity: 1,604 Each

5325-14-539-5244, Ring, Retaining, Estimated Annual Quantity: 200 Each

5365-14-540-0734, Ring, Retaining, Estimated Annual Quantity: 700 Each

Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 332510.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an “Approved Source” for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program as outlined in the attachment. Contact the DLA Aviation Small Business Office by sending a SAR Drop off request to email: dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil In the subject of the email indicate “Request SAR drop-off,” a point of contact email address, NSN, and a Cage Code in the body of the email.

In addition, interested parties who want to become an approve source can also notify the buyer for informational purposes at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil. Responses to this sources sought notice must be received by March 03, 2023, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.