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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SEAL, PLAIN 6649

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CM26070010Federal

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NAICS: 339991
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GASKET
Solicitation # SPE7L3-26-T-168M
The contract solicitation SPE7L3-26-T-168M seeks six gaskets identified by NSN 5330-01-483-8638 and part number 3798661-1 from Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC, designated as a critical application item with a non-extendable shelf life of 180 months, requiring at least 85 percent of that shelf life to remain upon delivery. The gasket must be free of asbestos and compliant with technical and quality specifications referenced by R or I numbers from the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which are incorporated by reference. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited in direct contact with the item unless specifically exempted for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or chemical analysis reagents specified by NAVSEA; portable fluorescent lamps and instruments containing mercury must be shockproof and possess a secondary containment boundary per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-DTL-117, Type II, Class C, Style 1, using a medium-duty, waterproof, greaseproof, opaque bag to protect against UV degradation, with preservation method 33, cleaning/drying method 1, and no preservation or cushioning materials. Marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, including special marking code 32 for shelf-life items, and hazardous materials must be labeled under the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), with exceptions noted for items governed by other federal statutes. Delivery is required within 165 days of order receipt, FOB origin, to the DLA Distribution DDSP New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania. Electronic invoicing via WAWF is mandatory with both invoice and receiving report submissions unless an exception applies. The contractor must validate representations in SAM, including small business and socio-economic status, and certify compliance with prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, hexavalent chromium, and acquisition from Communist Chinese military companies. Cybersecurity obligations include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 requirements and safeguarding covered defense information with incident reporting procedures. Whistleblower rights, restriction on mandatory arbitration, and disclosure of information clauses are all incorporated without deviation, except for several FAR and DFARS clauses which include specific deviations effective February and March
LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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DLA Land and Maritime is conducting market research for a long-term contract to procure Seal, Plain (NSN 5330-00-631-6649), with an estimated annual demand of 15,721 units, under solicitation CM26070010, categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The NAICS code is 339991, and the unit of measure is each. Approved sources include The Timken Corporation, Randall MFG CO INC, Basic Rubber and Plastics Co., and PDI Ground Support Systems, Inc., each with their respective CAGE codes and part numbers. Manufacturers seeking to become approved sources must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating that their product meets or exceeds the quality of the currently approved OEM items, adhering to DLA Land and Maritime’s SAR program guidelines for technical data submission and equivalence validation. The contracting office, located in Columbus, Ohio, has designated Kimberly Pozderac as the point of contact, requiring all interested parties to complete and submit a Market Research Questionnaire and supporting Spreadsheet via email by May 1, 2026. The intended contract will feature a two-year base period with one-year option periods, and suppliers must provide tiered pricing based on order quantities, minimum order thresholds, and proof of commercial item status under FAR 2.101(b), including unredacted sales invoices or catalogs. Certified cost or pricing data will be required for awards exceeding $2 million, including subcontractor data, and respondents must self-certify as small businesses and disclose whether they are manufacturers or distributors. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not explicitly defined in the current documentation, though labeling must reflect the NSN, CAGE code, and part number. The solicitation does not include formal contract clauses, inspection criteria, or payment details, as it remains in the pre-solicitation market research phase; however, it mandates full compliance with the SAR process and commercial item verification to qualify for future contract award consideration.

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DLA seeks small business suppliers for seal procurement, 15,721 units/year, with SAR, tiered pricing, and commercial item verification by May 1, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Land And MaritimeView Agency

NAICS

339991 - Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

OH

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Market Research LTC Spreadsheet Template

XLSXmarket-research

CM26070010 Preliminary Long Term Contract Market Research Questionnaire

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Land And Maritime
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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Office AddressCOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA
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Kimberly Pozderac

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DLA Land and Maritime is preparing to solicit a long-term contract (LTC) for the below NSN. The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing or distributing the item in accordance with the listed requirements. 



Sources interested in submitting a proposal on the upcoming solicitation should complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire and Spreadsheet.



National Stock Number (NSN): 5330-00-631-6649


Item Name: Seal, Plain 


AMC: 1


AMSC: Z


NAICS: 339991


Unit of Measure: EA


Estimated ADQ: 15,721



Approved Source: The Timken Corporation


Cage: 60038


Part Number: 315158



Approved Source: Randall MFG CO INC


Cage: 83790


Part Number: D11708-25-11



Approved Source: Basic Rubber and Plastics Co.


Cage: 6K404


Part Number: 67A314C133



Approved Source: PDI Ground Support Systems, Inc.


Cage: 0W357


Part Number: 315138


Part Number: 31518


Part Number: 6311


Part Number: 9-10-C-104


Part Number: AG7135E


Part Number: AN10498




Manufacturers wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an “Approved Source”, must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality or better than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item which DLA Land and Maritime is procuring.



For further information on Alternate Offers/SAR, please reference the following DLA Land and Maritime web page https://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/. Detailed information on Alternate Offer and Source Approval Request, including technical data package submission can be found in the “Source Approval Request” information section, near the bottom of the Value Management Unit page. This section includes a detailed explanation of the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process.



Submit the Market Research Questionnaire and Spreadsheet to Kimberly Pozderac at kimberly.pozderac@dla.mil, by Friday May 1, 2026.  



Thank you in advance for your assistance,



Kim Pozderac


Contract Specialist


Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate, ZCB


DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)


kimberly.pozderac@dla.mil





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