Sources Sought Notice

DLA Troop Support has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing a specific item identified by NSN 5340-01-131-0509 and Part Number 65123-11222-104. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal, quote, or bid. No drawings are available at this time, and interested contractors will be asked to develop a technical data package for evaluation by the Engineering Support Activity. The anticipated order quantity is 300 units, with an option to procure an additional 100 percent of this quantity. The government has not committed to any purchase through this inquiry and will not compensate respondents for information submitted. Potential sources located in or near Philadelphia, PA, are encouraged to express interest and communicate directly with the designated contract specialist, Harold Jacobson, prior to the stated deadline. This effort is part of the preliminary steps toward developing a formal solicitation for the item. The NAICS code associated with this requirement is 332722, which pertains to metal forging manufacturers. The notice emphasizes that this is a presolicitation phase and serves solely to gauge industry capability and interest.