FAN, VANEAXIAL

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing a vane axial fan (NSN: 4140-01-671-5041, Part Number: 13705469-1) used in the PATRIOT M-D6 weapon system. This sources sought synopsis serves as a notification rather than a solicitation, aiming to assess whether future procurements might be competitive or suitable for small business set-asides under NAICS code 333413, with a size standard of 500 employees. Although the current acquisition is being procured under a justification for other than full and open competition due to a single responsible source, DLA encourages all qualified businesses—including small, disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned small businesses—to express their capability and seek prequalification as potential suppliers. Responding contractors must be capable of meeting all technical and performance requirements and be prepared to handle the full scope of manufacturing and supply chain responsibilities, including engineering services, logistics, material forecasting, and managing obsolescence issues. Export-controlled technical data is involved, requiring applicable certifications under U.S. laws and joint U.S./Canada certification programs for accessing controlled information. The synopsis explicitly states that no solicitation is currently available, no response will be considered an offer, and no funds will be provided for response preparation. The intent is purely informational and preparatory, with no commitment from the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.