SPE4A526R0026, 1620000049873, LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY, P/N2578110 SPE4A526R0026
Summary
AI-generated · Sep 28, 2025Lock Link Assembly (P/N 2578110, NSN 1620000049873) is being pursued through market research to identify sources capable of full manufacture, including component procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, and supply-chain management for 37 units. No technical data package or qualification requirements are provided at this time; this is not a solicitation. Responses are voluntary and will help determine whether the eventual procurement is set aside for small business or competed full and open, with potential for multiple awards.
A firm-fixed-price solicitation is anticipated. No drawings or government data will be furnished; only Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc. is listed as an approved source, and other manufacturers may bid only after submitting a complete Source Approval Package. The contract will be unrestricted, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin, and requires the item to be treated as a Critical Safety Item with First Article Testing by the Government and a Production Lot Test by the contractor, plus Higher Level Quality Requirements (SPRS applies). Final award will consider price, past performance, and other factors, with procurement conducted via DIBBS.
New information since the market research indicates the item will proceed to a formal solicitation under a firm-fixed-price contract for 37 units, with delivery to San Diego, CA.
The DLA Aviation is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY; NSN: 1620000049873. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 336413. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by close of business, 9/22/25. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Sylvester P. Abramowicz III, Sylvester.P.Abramowicz@dla.mil. APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The specific requirement for this effort is below: Part Number: 2578110 Nomenclature: LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY NSN: 1620000049873 Estimated Requirement: 37EA Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
From Sources Sought posted on Sep 17, 2025Synopsis Purchase Request: 7006804596, NSN 1620-00-004-9873, LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY; Part Number: 2578110. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. DLA Aviation does not currently have an approved technical data package for this item, therefore, please do not submit requests. Approved sources for this item are ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING INC., CAGE 45934. Any manufacturer, other than the approved source, who would like to submit a proposal on this item, must submit a complete source approval package (SAR). This solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract. This requirement is for 37 EACH. The required delivery is 642 days ARO to San Diego, CA (line 0001). This is an Unrestricted Acquisition. FOB Origin, Inspection and Acceptance at Origin applies. This is a Critical Safety Item, has a First Article Test (Government), Production Lot Test (Contractor) and has Higher Level Quality Requirements. Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). A copy of this solicitation will also be available to requesters by contacting the buyer directly. The estimated solicitation issue date is 10/13/2025. The anticipated closing date is 11/12/2025. DLA Aviation 6090 Strathmore Rd Richmond, VA. 23237
From Presolicitation posted on Sep 25, 2025Notice history
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Sources Sought Posted Sep 17, 2025
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted Sep 25, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Sep 22, 2025 → Oct 10, 2025
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