FY27 3M Follow On
ID: SPE4AX25R0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Books Printing (323117)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER (7690)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1df365c87109453da0544f42786b137c/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for various National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to essential items such as respirators, headsets, reflective sheeting, and insulation sleeving. This Sources Sought Notice aims to inform the acquisition strategy for a long-term, sole-source contract with 3M, emphasizing the importance of these goods in maintaining effective supply chain management for defense operations. Interested small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned concerns, are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities by submitting responses via email by March 10, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact James Inman at james.inman@dla.mil.

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    James Inman
    james.inman@dla.mil
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    FY27 3M Sources Sought Attachment.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research and identify interested parties capable of supplying various National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to respirators, headsets, reflective sheeting, and insulation sleeving, among others. The purpose of this market research is to assist in shaping the acquisition strategy for these items, which DLA intends to procure via a long-term, sole-source contract with 3M. The notice explicitly invites responses from small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned concerns, to demonstrate their capability and interest by March 10, 2025. The announcement clarifies that this is not a solicitation or request for proposals and that no contractual obligations arise from responding. Interested parties must submit their responses via email, and telephone inquiries will not be entertained. This initiative is part of the broader federal efforts to streamline procurement procedures while ensuring effective supply chain management for essential items.
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