Eye Sling - NSN 3940-01-341-4426
ID: SPE8EG25Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

BLOCKS, TACKLE, RIGGING, AND SLINGS (3940)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 28, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is conducting market research for the procurement of an Eye Sling, identified by NSN 3940-01-341-4426. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify potential manufacturers capable of meeting the requirements for this item, which is critical for military operations involving lifting and rigging applications. Interested contractors are encouraged to review the specifications and submit their responses by April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST to Jessica Sheaffer at jessica.sheaffer@dla.mil, noting that this notice is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes.

Point(s) of Contact
Jessica Sheaffer215-737-4754
jessica.sheaffer@dla.mil
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