5 Year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract for Multiple 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) Weapons Support-Mechanicsburg is conducting a Sources Sought for a potential 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to identify alternate sources for 12 specific National Stock Number (NSN) items, including solenoids, cylinders, intercoolers, pumps, starters, turbochargers, governors, and actuators. This market survey aims to gather information on form, fit, and function compatible replacements. Responses are due May 28, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DLA Weapons Support-Mechanicsburg is seeking information from potential suppliers for a future 5-year IDIQ contract. The primary goal is to identify sources capable of providing alternate products for 12 critical items, ensuring they are form, fit, and function compatible with existing weapon systems. The current acquisition method (AMC: 3) requires direct acquisition from the actual manufacturer, and the data rights (AMSC: R) indicate the government does not own the necessary data, making it uneconomical to acquire or reverse engineer. This market survey is crucial for expanding the supplier base.
The items of interest include:
- Solenoid, Valve (NSN: 4810 015819830)
- Cylinder Unit (NSN: 4320 016587413)
- Intercooler, MPDE (NSNs: 1660 016865594, 1660 016868561)
- Pump, Injection (NSN: 2910 123706558)
- Starter, Air (NSN: 2990 123775161)
- Turbocharger, Right (NSNs: 2950 123960715, 2950 123960722)
- Turbocharger, Left (NSNs: 2950 123960718, 2950 123960720)
- Governor, Diesel Eng (NSN: 2990 123969443)
- Actuator (NSN: 2990 124000451)
Requested Information
DLA requests comprehensive information from potential suppliers to facilitate a realistic solicitation. This includes:
- Item availability, commercial/COTS status, or modified commercial types.
- Catalog/price list availability, recommended quantity ranges, and normal delivery times.
- Inventory status, acceptance of FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin.
- Company size, parent company details, and manufacturer information (if a dealer).
- Capability to provide cost or pricing data for contracts over $2.5M.
- Dominant materials and percentages, and information on similar manufactured items.
- Willingness to accept option years and Economic Price Adjustment clauses. For commercial items, evidence of actual sales, leases, or licenses, technological evolution, modifications, and commercial marketplace availability is sought.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Potential Contract: 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 21, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT
- Place of Performance: Friedrichfhafen, Germany
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the U.S. Government. No funds are available for response preparation. All information submitted is strictly voluntary. Contact: Giovanna Poppleton (giovanna.poppleton@dla.mil).