53--BRACKET,MOUNTING

The contract solicitation SPE7L126Q1097 issued by the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio, seeks sources capable of manufacturing the NSN 5340-01-686-5201, identified under the AMC/AMSC code "1/C." Interested parties are invited to complete and return a market survey by the response deadline of May 29, 2026. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside restrictions and falls under the NAICS code 332510, related to metal window and door manufacturing, indicating the bracket mounting product involves similar manufacturing expertise. Companies wishing to be considered as approved sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program. This package must include comprehensive technical data demonstrating the ability to produce the item at or above the quality level of the current Original Equipment Manufacturer. The process ensures only qualified manufacturers are added to the approved sources list for procurement by DLA Weapons Support Columbus. Additional guidance on the SAR process and submission requirements is available on the DLA Land and Maritime website. Correspondence and submissions are to be directed to the contract specialist, Amber Weaver.