HOUSING, SECTION, NIGHT VISION

The Department of Defense's DLA Aviation-Richmond office is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify organizations capable of manufacturing the "Housing, Section, Night Vision" item, designated NSN 5855-01-617-8619 and P/N MPM-902-AB. This effort is not a solicitation but a preliminary step to assess potential vendor capacity to handle all aspects of production, including procurement of components, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and supply chain management. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 and involves performance-based service requirements, necessitating organizations to demonstrate operational capabilities such as project management, adherence to schedules, cost control, personnel retention, and risk mitigation. Interested parties are requested to submit tailored capability statements with relevant documentation and organizational information by June 11, 2026, via email to the designated contact. The government emphasizes minimal submission requirements in line with FAR guidelines and emphasizes that this market research will influence the acquisition strategy, which may be set aside for small businesses or opened for full competition, possibly resulting in multiple awards. No solicitation has been issued, and inquiries will only be addressed in writing, with no feedback provided on individual submissions. The contract involves new manufacturing of the specified component and anticipates addressing challenges such as long-lead time parts and diminishing manufacturing sources.