Project CL26071009, Return and Transfer Rod

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a Long-Term Contract (LTC) involving the Return and Transfer Rod, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1005012549801. This Sources Sought notice is intended to gather industry feedback to shape a potential acquisition strategy, which may include an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a three-year base period and additional options. The item is classified under Acquisition Method Code/Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMC/AMSC) 1/G, indicating that technical data is available for full and open competition. The technical requirements for this critical gun part are detailed in a Purchase Item Description (PID) that mandates compliance with several defense-specific standards, including ITAR/Export Control, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, and Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration. Furthermore, the manufacturing process requires a specific license agreement with Fabrique Nationale Herstal and adherence to technical exceptions such as the application of manganese coating over zinc. The government estimates an annual demand of approximately 1,785 units, with the primary place of performance located in Columbus, Ohio. Interested vendors must submit a completed Market Research Questionnaire and a Market Research Spreadsheet to the DLA point of contact by the specified deadline. These documents are designed to capture essential contractor data, including manufacturing status, commerciality evidence under FAR 2.101, and quantity-sensitive pricing. The submission period concludes on June 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, and all responses will be used to determine the feasibility of the proposed long-term procurement. The Defense Logist…