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Market Research for Sonar Beacon (NSN 5845-01-643-2316) – DLA Aviation

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking information from potential suppliers for the manufacture and supply of a Sonar Beacon (NSN 5845-01-643-2316). - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, DLA AV Richmond - Approved OEMs: - Radiant Power Corp (CAGE 1MXA1, Part Number DK120-90) - Dukane Seacom, Inc. (CAGE 94970, Part Number DK120/90) - Products Requested: - Sonar Beacon, NSN 5845-01-643-2316 - Approved part numbers: DK120-90 (Radiant Power Corp), DK120/90 (Dukane Seacom, Inc.) - Estimated quantity: minimum 135 units, maximum 521 units - Requirements: - Vendors must provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for new manufacture - Supply chain management and logistics planning are required - No technical drawings or qualification requirements are available - NAICS code: 334290 - Notable Details: - Only Radiant Power Corp and Dukane Seacom, Inc. are currently approved as sources - This is a sources sought/market research notice, not a formal solicitation

Description

BEACON,SONAR

The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing a 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 NSN 5845-01-643-2316; BEACON,SONAR. There are two approved sources of supply: RADIANT POWER CORP 1MXA1 P/N DK120-90;  DUKANE SEACOM, INC. 94970 P/N DK120/90. 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 334290.

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. Drawings are not available. 

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 in order 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 June 3, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed Montana.Kipp@dla.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Montana Kipp.

Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. 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

Nomenclature

NSN

Estimated Requirement

DK120-90; DK120/90

BEACON,SONAR

5845-01-643-2316 

MIN 135 MAX 521

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