PISTON, CONNECTOR
ID: SPE7M226R0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING EQUIPMENT (1710)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1eea7f20f13046619508ad1520bebf8b/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a potential procurement of PISTON CONNECTOR (NSN: 1710-01-665-6304, Part Number: 626964-3R), with an estimated requirement of approximately 74 units. This item is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, necessitating that it be manufactured by approved sources only, and requires Enhanced JCP Certification for access to export-controlled drawings. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete the attached market survey and submit it to Susan Lupo at susan.lupo@dla.mil by January 9, 2026, to assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The applicable NAICS code for this opportunity is 336413, with a business size standard of 1,250 employees.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Lupo614-692-1198
    Susan.Lupo@dla.mil
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    FMVC Market Research Questionnaire.docx
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting a market research survey for a potential Firm-Fixed Price contract for an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Critical Safety/Critical Application Item: PISTON, CONNECTOR (NSN: 1710-01-665-6304, Part Number: 626964-3R), with an estimated quantity of 50 to 100 units. The survey aims to gather information from potential suppliers regarding company size and status (manufacturer/distributor, small/large business), employee numbers, commercial distribution networks, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability, primary pricing drivers, manufacturing complexity, and commercial item status. It also addresses requirements for certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data for contracts exceeding $2 million, commercial item verification, FOB point, estimated delivery times, and testing requirements. The DLA seeks an estimated price to determine appropriate FAR clauses and provisions.
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