49 NSN Gentex SPE4AX17D9402 Follow-On

Description

DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) intends to award a sole source, requirements type, long term contract (LTC) to Gentex Corporation CAGE 60420. The contract will include 49 NSNs including life support items (oxygen masks and pressure indicators) and other items including valves and headset/helmet items used on various weapon systems including the F15, F16, & C130. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than April 2, 2026. The proposed action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis as supported by a justification and approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and Noo Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The estimated award is November 15, 2026. 10-year contract anticipated, covering 2-year base with (4) four 2-year option periods. Pricing will be structured with 3 pricing periods, Yr 1-4, with reprice at Yr 5-8 and Yr 9-10. Contract Program/Background: There is currently an existing 10-year LTC, SPE4AX17D9402, covering 31 NSNs which will expire 11/28/2026. This contract was issued as Unrestricted. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website to access previous/existing contract information is available at http://www.dla.mil/HQ/GeneralCounsel/FOIA/Privacy-Contacts Requirement: See Attachment 1 for the list of potential sole source items in this population. NAICS code details applicable to each item is included. Special Requirements not limited to: Life Support First Article Testing Origin Inspection Critical Safety Items DLA Direct Submission Details: responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be emailed to the contracting officer, Vanessa Vickers at Vanessa.Vickers@dla.mil no later than 4/2/2026. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.