The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the acquisition of a Linear Actuator Piston, NSN: 3040-01-612-0723, Part Number: 5903-005660, in support of the PATRIOT: D6 program. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) aims to gather information on manufacturing capabilities and to determine if future procurement efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The acquisition is critical for maintaining the quality of the part, which requires engineering source approval, and is currently limited to a few responsible sources due to the unique design and technical data involved. Interested parties are encouraged to contact LeeAnn Darling at LeeAnn.Darling@dla.mil or Thomas Gunter at thomas.gunter@dla.mil for further inquiries, noting that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation and no funds are available for response preparation.