DLA Land and Maritime is preparing to solicit a one-time buy for NSN 1710-00-045-7162, Purchase Tape Assembly.   This acquisition is for supplies coded as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment.  NAVAIR Part Number 510534-8-920SP.  The item is to be manufactured by approved sources only.  Requirements include Contractor First Article Testing and Contractor Production Lot Testing.   Parties interested in becoming an approved source for this item are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request.  The item is made in accordance to Navy drawings and requires JCP certification.  Product for two (2) DLA stock locations.

The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 with a business size of 1250

This SOURCES SOUGHT notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation or commitment by the Government.  This notice is intended strictly for market research pursuant to FAR Part 10.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  No solicitation exists at this time.  The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses that are capable of executing the potential contract.  The government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.  Your response to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. 

Sources interested in providing an offer on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy to Susan Lupo via e-mail at [email protected] by April 10, 2018.