RFI Sources Sought - 016822730 7014810994
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AI-generated · Jan 14, 2026Market research is being conducted for a potential one-time purchase of a mechanical hardware kit, with an estimated quantity of 42 units. The current approved source is Defense Maritime Solutions, and the government notes that data rights to obtain this part from alternate sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be obtained; reverse engineering is considered uneconomical.
If a company wants to be considered as an Approved Source, they may submit an Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating the ability to manufacture the item to the same or better quality than the OEM. The SAR requires technical data that proves equivalence or superiority. For details on the SAR process and formatting, consult the DLA Weapons Support program page. Interested sources should complete the attached market survey and return it by the deadline specified in the survey.
This notice is not a request for either a quote or a proposal. This notice post is for market research purposes only. DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) is preparing to solicit a one-time buy for the NSN listed below. The solicitation will be synopsized separately later. The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional source(s) are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer this part. This code is used in situations where the Government has the data but does not own the rights to the data. NSN: 5340016822730 Nomenclature: HARDWARE KIT, MECHANICAL NAICS: 332510 Business Size: 750 Estimated Quantity: 42 EA Approved Source(s) & Part Numbers: DEFENSE MARITIME SOLUTIONS (0EYA6) H30875-02-10 Should a company wish to be reviewed and qualified as an Approved Source , they may submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package contains all technical data needed to demonstrate that 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 is procuring. For further information, please reference the DLA Weapons Support web page shown below and click on the highlight: Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program for detailed explanation for the information and format necessary for a SAR and for the SAR approval process. https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/ Sources interested in the upcoming solicitation should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to the notice post point of contact email. The requested date of return is listed in the market survey. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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