Bell Crank
ID: SPE7L126R0040Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT (3040)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e4cf6ef99934160be827b865c14cc17/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, is seeking information from suppliers regarding the procurement of Bell Crank items, specifically under National Stock Number (NSN) 3040-01-325-7874. The objective is to gather supplier capabilities and details to inform a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP), including aspects such as delivery times, business size under NAICS code 333613, and the suppliers' status as manufacturers or dealers. These items are critical for military applications, and the DLA is looking to qualify additional sources to ensure a reliable supply chain. Interested parties must complete the attached market survey and submit their responses by December 29, 2025, to the contract specialist, Amber Weaver, at amber.weaver@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber Weaver
    amber.weaver@dla.mil
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    Market Survey.docx
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Columbus issued a Market Survey Questionnaire on December 22, 2025, seeking information for a pending Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bell Crank items (NSN 3040-01-325-7874). The survey aims to gather supplier details to create a realistic solicitation, potentially including a quantity option. Suppliers are asked to provide their best delivery times, business size (small or large) under NAICS code 333613, and whether they are manufacturers or dealers. The questionnaire also inquires about the item's commercial status, hazardous material content, packaging capabilities (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951 and RFID compliance), interest in a Firm Fixed Price Contract, willingness to submit an offer, and preferred F.O.B. Origin. Additional questions cover minimum order quantities, price breaks, salient features, unit size, and weight. Responses are due by December 29, 2025.
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