Core Assembly, Fluid, NSN 4420-01-281-2470

DLA Troop Support Philadelphia is seeking additional sources for the procurement of Core Assembly, Fluid, identified by NSN 4420-01-281-2470. Currently, this item is sourced solely from Aqua-Chem under part number 534-09630-000. The agency is issuing a sources-sought notice to gather technical data packages from interested parties to evaluate potential alternative suppliers. Submissions must be directed to the Engineering Support Activity and sent to the designated point of contact, Hannah Ragel, by the close of business on June 26, 2026. This effort falls under NAICS code 332410 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Troop Support office located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the place of performance in Knoxville, Tennessee. The primary objective is to identify viable suppliers capable of providing this fluid core assembly component to potentially expand the current supplier base, thereby reducing sole source dependency. All interested parties are encouraged to respond promptly and must deliver complete technical data packages for assessment before the stated deadline.