43--SEAL

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support office in Mechanicsburg, PA, is conducting a sources-sought market survey for the procurement of 150 units of a SEAL component identified by NSN 4320-015028299 and part number 2D-808448, with the approved source being Circor Naval Solutions LLC (CAGE code 63857). This procurement action focuses on evaluating the availability and supplier capability for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) items with strict traceability requirements linking back to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Government does not possess or intend to acquire data rights for alternative suppliers, and reverse engineering the part has been deemed uneconomical. The survey seeks data on commerciality, pricing, delivery capabilities, warranty provisions, and manufacturing experience, while emphasizing compliance with FAR 2.101 definitions for commercial items. This market research notice is not a formal solicitation and contains no awarded contract value, firm delivery schedules, or finalized contract clauses. While the survey solicits vendor responsiveness regarding FOB origin terms, inspection and acceptance at origin, and willingness to accept option years with economic price adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index, no definitive contract terms or evaluation criteria are established at this stage. Respondents must provide evidence of commercial sales history, warranty coverage, and price justification, along with OEM traceability documentation to maintain eligibility. The anticipated contracting office point of contact is Scott Coy. Submission of information via email is due by late July 2026. Overall, this activity is preparatory, aiming to gather industry data to inform a subsequent formal procurement that will define precise requirements, evaluation factors, and contract administration details.