J&A6.302-1; SPE5EN14R0001

The Department of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Industrial Hardware division is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers capable of supplying a range of hardware items currently designated as Sole Source and Restricted Source with Hartwell (83014) identified as the primary supplier. The items include various catches, latches, hinges, bolts, nuts, clamps, and pins, specified by their National Stock Numbers (NSNs). This notice is not a solicitation but an effort to discover alternative suppliers under a future Long Term Contract. Interested contractors are encouraged to carefully assess the manufacturing requirements and note that the government does not retain technical data for these items, requiring possible approval from the primary source before submitting technical data packages. Contractors interested in participating must demonstrate that their products are equal to or better than the current approved items and submit a Source Approval Request package to the designated points of contact. This effort is solely for market research, with no obligation by the government to purchase or pay for submissions. Suppliers are advised to monitor official government procurement sites for any forthcoming solicitations related to these hardware items. The place of performance is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the primary contacts for this notice are acquisition specialists and contracting officers at the DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware office.