Sources Sought for NSN 6340-01-471-2603
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 conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified companies capable of manufacturing or legitimately obtaining NSN 6340-01-471-2603, a fire detector system sensing element. This item is currently manufactured by Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Simmonds Precision Products Inc., and Kidde Technologies Inc. The purpose is to determine if other sources exist for this critical component (Weapon System Designator Code 06F). Responses are due by June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scope of Work
The DLA seeks to identify potential new sources for the fire detector system sensing element, NSN 6340-01-471-2603. This market research aims to assess industry's capability to produce or supply this item, which is vital for specific weapon systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: May 29, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for an offer or a solicitation. The Government will not award a contract based on responses to this announcement, and no funds are available for response preparation. Information submitted will be used solely for market research to determine industry capabilities.
Additional Notes
Companies interested in becoming an "Approved Source" for this item must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The process for SAR submission is detailed in the attached "Aviation Source Approval and Management Handbook JACG SAM HB 03-16-11.pdf". A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the contractor's ability to meet or exceed the quality of the currently approved item. SARs for NSNs without an open solicitation should be sent to the DLA Weapons Support SAR Program Office. All responses to this Sources Sought notice must be emailed to Gladys Brown (gladys.brown@dla.mil).