The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of a Wire Rope Assembly, with the National Stock Number (NSN) 4010-016863942. The requirement entails the new manufacture of the assembly, including labor, materials, inspection, testing, and logistics management, with an estimated need for 578 units. This procurement is critical for supporting defense operations, and the opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 3:00 PM EST on October 1, 2024, to Melinda Johnson at Melinda.Johnson@dla.mil, as this is not a solicitation for proposals and no funds are available for response preparation.