GEARS, SPUR 3020-00-495-4480

This is a sources-sought notice issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime under solicitation number CL25345003 to conduct market research for the procurement of NSN 3020-00-495-4480, a spur gear, in accordance with FAR Part 10. The notice seeks information from potential manufacturers and distributors regarding their ability to produce the specified item, including commercial item status under FAR 2.101(b), production capacity, minimum order quantities, delivery limitations, and willingness to provide certified cost or pricing data when required. Technical data for the item is accessible via the cFolders portal using project number CL25345003, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of May 20, 2026, exclusively through email to [email hidden]. Deliveries, if awarded under a future contract, will be made to DLA depots under FOB ORIGIN terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s location, and first article testing will be required. The government is considering a long-term indefinite quantity contract structure with a three-year base period and option years, and responses must indicate whether the submitter is a small business, manufacturer, distributor, or both, along with applicable SBA classifications and CAGE codes. While no formal evaluation factors, weights, or contract value have been established at this stage, the data gathered will inform future solicitation planning, including potential use of commercial item exceptions, pricing thresholds, and subcontracting strategies. No binding contract obligations exist at this point, and all submissions are strictly for market research purposes to determine industry capability, commercial availability, and pricing reasonableness.