Presolicitation SPE7LX26RX069 - Project CL26071009, Return and Transfer Rod

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking qualified sources to enter into a potential Long-Term Contract for the Return and Transfer Rod, identified by National Stock Number 1005012549801, with an AMC/AMSC of 1/G. This is a Sources Sought notice under solicitation CL26071009, indicating the government is gathering market information to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a proposed three-year base period and optional one-year extensions. The item is classified as a Critical Gun Part, subject to strict technical requirements including adherence to specific drawings such as NR 19200 12579607 Revision E and MIL-DTL-16232H(1), as well as the inclusion of SPI AM12540416 Revision B into the Technical Data Package. All components must originate from sources listed on the applicable Qualified Products List or Qualified Manufacturers List, and full identification of these sources must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to award. Offerors must be certified under the Joint Certification Program and be approved by the DLA controlling authority to access export-controlled technical data, as the item is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations. Compliance with the Fabrique Nationale Herstal License Agreement 21 Restricted Technical Data Package is mandatory, requiring execution of associated non-disclosure and data destruction forms. Vendors must also ensure no Class I ozone-depleting chemicals or mercury-containing compounds are incorporated into the product, and all manufacturing and inspection processes must meet Non-Tailored Higher-Level Quality Requirements per ISO 9001:2015. Product Verification Testing, if invoked, will require five samples from each subcontractor, with one sample potentially destroyed during testing, and inspections will occur at the manufacturer’s facility by DCMA QAR personnel. Certification of Conformance is not permitted, and removal of government identification from non-accepted items is required. Respondents must submit the Market Research Questionnaire and Spreadsheet to Camerson Siebeneck by June 16, 2026, EOD, and must provide company information including size classification, CAGE code, whether they are a manufacturer or distributor, and SBA socioeconomic status. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 is required via a C3PAO, and DDTC registration is mandatory for all defense article exporters. The estimated annual demand is 1,785 units, with