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EARPHONE 5965-01-056-7225

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CM26037001Federal

Submission Closed05/25/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime under solicitation number CM26037001 for an earphone identified by NSN 5965-01-056-7225 and part number M18239-2, governed by the military specification MIL-DTL-18239E(1), Revision 1 dated November 25, 2013. The purpose of this notice is strictly market research under FAR Part 10 to evaluate the availability and capability of commercial suppliers capable of meeting the Government’s requirements for this item, with the intent of potentially establishing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a base period of up to three years and up to four one-year option periods. No solicitation exists at this time, and the Government will not pay for any information provided in response to this notice. Respondents must complete and return the attached Market Survey Questionnaire via email to [email hidden] by the deadline of May 25, 2026, to include details on commercial item status, sales history to non-government customers, production capacity, minimum and maximum order quantities, pricing structures, delivery timelines, and distribution network capabilities. All deliveries, if a contract is awarded, are to be made to DLA Depots, with the administrative address listed as Post Office Box 3990, Columbus, OH 43218-3990. The Government is seeking information to determine whether the earphone qualifies as a commercial item under FAR Part 12, which would dictate the acquisition approach. Suppliers are required to provide CAGE codes and self-identify as either small or large businesses, with small businesses expected to specify their socioeconomic status in an open-text field. Responses must address conditional requirements triggered by affirmative answers regarding commercial sales, pricing tiers, guaranteed minimum order volumes ranging from 1% to 10% of forecasted demand, and the ability to maintain fixed pricing across base and option years. Technical drawings and specifications are available through ASSIST, but no formal packaging, marking, preservation, inspection, or invoicing procedures are detailed in this notice. The evaluation process, award basis, and contract value remain undetermined; this notice is solely for gathering market intelligence to inform future procurement decisions.

General Info

Government seeks information from suppliers for MIL-DTL-18239E earphones, responses due May 25, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

NAICS

334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

CM26037001_Market_Survey_Questionnaire.docx

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 14

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/25/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime

Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

Contacts

Daniel West

contact@example.gov

Karin Wilson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This SOURCES SOUGHT notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. No solicitation exists at this time. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that are capable of executing this potential contract. This notice is also for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.

The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

Sources interested in providing an offer on this inquiry should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to the Contract Specialist via email.

NSN Item Description

5965-01-056-7225 EARPHONE

IAW BASIC SPEC NR MIL-DTL-18239E(1) NOT 1

REVISION NR 1 DTD 11/25/2013

PART PIECE NUMBER: M18239-2

NOTE: This project contains Drawings/Specifications.

You may access the documents through ASSIST

Project number is CM26037001. All information may be submitted to Dan West by email at contact@example.gov. All deliveries will be made to DLA Depots. Any information must be provided by the response date of this notification.