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INSTALLATION TOOL, RETAINING, RING
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The Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation, is conducting market research for suppliers capable of manufacturing the Installation Tool, Retaining, Ring (NSN 5120-01-429-8084), currently produced by Howmet Global Fastening Services under part number CA2210T-10. Interested parties must have the capability to handle all aspects of production including procurement of components, manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping. Vendors may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, and addressing material shortages. The estimated annual demand for this item is approximately 240 units. This effort is a sources sought notice designed to identify qualified suppliers for future contracting opportunities and does not represent an active solicitation or funding commitment. Respondents will be evaluated on their ability to meet technical and management requirements, including project management skills, cost control, schedule adherence, and performance tracking within a performance-based service acquisition framework. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 488190 and aims to ensure that potential vendors possess the necessary financial, personnel, and technical resources to support contract execution. Responses to this notice are voluntary and must be submitted by June 8, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, Renee Griffin. Interested parties seeking further information may also contact her directly.
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The Government is seeking parties having an interest in and the resources to support NSN 5120-01-429-8084, Installation Tool, Retaining, Ring. This item is currently manufactured by: Howmet Global Fastening Services, Inc., CAGE 1PGC0, under part number CA2210T-10. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated annual quantity is 240 each. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 488190.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The sources sought notification is NOT FOR THE CURRENT BUY, the intention is to get vendors interested in getting approved so they can compete on the NEXT buy.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.
Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by June 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Renee Griffin (renee.griffin@dla.mil).
If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Renee Griffin via email renee.griffin@dla.mil.
