PISTON ROD
ID: SPE7M225R0013Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND AND MARITIMECOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING EQUIPMENT (1710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2bea4e34151f41139744f936d2fecf56/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Piston Rod (NSN: 1710-01-163-0268, P/N 410414-3), which is a critical safety item used in Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires that manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package for future procurements. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for an initial quantity of 13 units, with potential adjustments up to 20 units, and delivery is expected approximately 600 days post-award, including time for First Article Testing. Interested suppliers should contact Susan Lupo at 614-692-1198 or via email at Susan.Lupo@dla.mil for further details, and the solicitation will be available on the DIBBS website starting May 8, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Lupo614-692-1198
    Susan.Lupo@dla.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FMV 7008764846 Market Survey.doc
    The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a potential solicitation regarding a Piston Rod (NSN: 1710-01-163-0268), classified as an ALRE Critical Safety Item. The agency seeks vendors to complete a market survey to help formulate an accurate solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price Contract, with an estimated quantity of 13 units and requested delivery 600 ADO from the Stock Location in San Diego, CA. The survey includes queries on company size (large or small), capability as a manufacturer, dealer, or distributor, inventory status, compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and delivery schedules. Participants must provide information on whether the item is commercial, on GSA schedules, and if they maintain appropriate certifications and registrations, particularly within the System for Award Management (SAM). Additional inquiries address cost or pricing data capabilities, product inventory, minimum orders, salient features, and estimated pricing. The survey aims to ensure that responses are comprehensive enough to support the eventual award decision and reflect the realities of market availability. This initiative underscores the agency's diligence in securing safety-critical supplies while fostering transparency and compliance in federal contracting.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    ROD, PISTON
    Presolicitation
    PISTON ROD
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