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6.2L diesel engine components
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DLA Land and Maritime is seeking qualified manufacturers for 6.2L diesel engine components under solicitation CL26071012, with responses due by April 30, 2026. This is a market research notice, not a formal solicitation, aimed at identifying alternate sources capable of producing NSN-listed parts without existing drawings or specifications. The government currently only recognizes a limited list of approved suppliers as outlined in the attached Market Research Spreadsheet, and any new source must qualify through the Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) program to be considered for future contract awards. Applicants must submit a complete SAR package demonstrating that their product meets or exceeds the quality and performance of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s part, including technical data, manufacturing capability, and evidence of commercial sales under FAR 2.101(b). Responses must include a completed market survey and be sent directly to Contract Specialist Aric Allen at aric.allen@dla.mil by the deadline. The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type with a three-year base period and possible single option years. Contractors must disclose whether they are manufacturers or distributors, provide the manufacturer’s CAGE code and small business status, and be prepared to submit certified cost or pricing data if required. While no specific packaging, inspection, or delivery terms are defined in the notice, all proposals must address production limitations, minimum order quantities, and compliance with Procurement Note L04. There are no defined CLINs, pricing, or contract value at this stage; evaluation factors, payment details, and accounting codes are also not provided. The primary focus is on qualifying sources through technical equivalency, and all submissions must include full company information, NSN alignment, and supporting documentation to establish commercial item status and production capability. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, and no formal contract clauses, inspection standards, or marking requirements are specified beyond the SAR program’s technical requirements.
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Please review the Market Research Spreadsheet (which is included in this posting) for the NSNs required and provide any sources that may be able to manufacture the items. DLA Land & Maritime does not have any drawings/specifications associated with these items. Sources interested in becoming approved sources for these NSNs must submit the appropriate information as outlined in Procurement Note L04, Offers for Part Numbered Items.
Should a company wish to be reviewed and qualified as an “Approved Source”, they may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA Land and Maritime is procuring.
For further information, please reference the DLA Land Maritime web page shown below and click on the highlight: Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program for detailed explanation for the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process.
http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/
Sources interested in offering on any resulting solicitation should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to Aric Allen at aric.allen@dla.mil. The only sources currently approved for the NSNs are listed on the attached Market Research Spreadsheet. All information may be submitted directly to the Contract Specialist, Aric Allen at aric.allen@dla.mil. This information must be provided by the response date of this synopsis.
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