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.

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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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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for “information purposes only” to prepare a one-time buy for NSN 1710-01-665-6304.  This is NOT a request for proposals, quotations or bids.  This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government.  This notice is intended strictly for market research pursuant to FAR Part 10.   The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that are capable of executing the potential contract.  The government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.  No solicitation exists at this time.

The Government intends to purchase approximately 74 EA of NSN 1710-01-665-6304, PISTON CONNECTOR.  The part number is 626964-3R and is made in accordance with (80020) Navy drawings.   This NSN is coded as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment.   It is to be manufactured by approved sources only.

Parties interested in becoming an approved source for this item are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.  The item requires Enhanced JCP Certification.   Product will be shipped to a DLA stock location.

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR DLA ENHANCED VALIDATION:**

For contractors to access export-controlled drawings they must be JCP Certified and DLA Enhanced Certified.  Please go to Defense Logics Agency Website:  **Home/ Logistics/ Operations/Enhanced Validation.**

Failure to comply timely with required information may result in lack of consideration for DLA solicitations. It is vitally important that vendors provide correct company official name(s) and contact information in all correspondence. DLA will work diligently on validating vendor requests. Vendors will be notified within 3 business days of when their requests were approved. However, DLA cannot guarantee that it can complete all validation requests by the due date for any solicitation responses.

The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 with a business size of 1250.

Sources interested in providing an offer on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to Susan Lupo via e-mail at susan.lupo@dla.mil by January 9, 2026.

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