The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify companies capable of manufacturing or obtaining the item NSN 2835-011118299, Lead, Thermocouple. This item is currently produced by AMETEK INC and General Electric Company, and it is essential for use in the Ticonderoga Class CG (47) vessels. Interested parties who wish to be considered as approved sources must submit a SAR drop-off request to the DLA Aviation Small Business Office and notify the buyer, Ryan Loeffelholz, at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil by December 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Please note that this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.