17- Exit Unit Drum

This market research notice, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, seeks industry input regarding NSN 1730-01-258-0264, Exit Unit, Drum. The agency is gathering commercial expertise and insight to formulate an effective acquisition strategy to support military customers worldwide. DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a base term of one to two years, plus one-year options not to exceed a total of five years. The accompanying survey requests vendor feedback on several critical parameters: - Commerciality and off-the-shelf availability per FAR 2.101 standards - Cost drivers, foreign materials, inventory levels, and production rates - Transportation, delivery timelines (standard vs. phased), and FOB Origin feasibility - Guaranteed minimum quantities based on an estimated annual demand of 4 units - Estimated unit pricing, quantity price breaks, and market stability - Option year pricing mechanisms, including preferences between multi-year fixed pricing or Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) formulas - Minimum and maximum ordering thresholds, small/large business status, and surge capabilities - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) readiness and potential manufacturing or supply chain issues Response responses will inform the final contract terms and remain confidential. Interested vendors must complete and submit the market research survey to Contracting Officer Michael Tierney via email at Michael.Tierney@dla.mil by close of business on December 4, 2026. This notice serves strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or binding commitment.

This Sources Sought Notice is issued by DLA Troop Support for market research purposes to identify potential sources capable of supplying an Exit Unit, Drum (FSC 1730, NIIN 01-258-0264, General Dynamics P/N 217F671). DLA Troop Support is evaluating the possibility of establishing a Long-Term Contract for this item. This notice is strictly an inquiry and not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ), and no solicitation number is currently assigned. The government is under no obligation to procure materials or pay for information provided in response to this notice. If a future solicitation develops, it will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested contractors capable of providing market data or technical information are directed to contact Michael Tierney at Michael.Tierney@dla.mil.