MICROPHONE,DYNAMIC

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, is conducting market research to establish an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the procurement of the dynamic microphone (NSN 5965-01-233-0771, Part Number M169A/AIC), which is governed by the military performance specifications MIL-PRF-26542F(2) and MIL-PRF-26542/12C(1). This acquisition is uniquely structured under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as the Government lacks complete, unrestricted technical data, requiring the use of an approved source sole-source acquisition approach. The contracting activity is not yet a formal solicitation but serves strictly as a sources-sought notice to evaluate industry capability, determine eligibility as a commercial item under FAR Part 12, and assess whether qualified suppliers can meet requirements for guaranteed minimum order quantities ranging from 1% to 10% of annual demand. The anticipated contract will feature a three-year base period with up to four optional one-year extensions, with delivery orders issued on an as-needed basis. Responses to the market survey are mandatory for potential vendors wishing to be considered and must be submitted by May 25, 2026, via email to the designated Contract Specialist. Vendors must provide detailed information on their business size, CAGE code, commercial sales history, delivery capabilities including estimated lead times, and willingness to participate in the IDC structure. The Government will use submitted commercial data to validate price reasonableness and support the development of an Independent Government Cost Estimate, while treating proprietary information as confidential under FAR 3.104. Technical drawings and specifications are accessible only through the cFolders portal using the solicitation number CM26124009 or market research identifier MR 012330771. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are governed by the referenced MIL-PRF standards, although specific labeling and handling details are not enumerated here. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, with no FOB terms specified, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative is not yet designated. The acquisition strategy prioritizes streamlined commercial item procedures, and while no formal evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are defined, the process is expected to follow a Low Price Technically Acceptable model based on the context of the procurement and the restrictions on technical data access.