Sources Sought Notice NSN 3990-01-449-9718, Tie Down, Cargo, Vehicle
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DIR OF SUB DLA TROOP SUPPORT
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Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
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Sources Sought response
A complete draft response — capability statement, relevant past performance, business size and socioeconomic status, and answers to the agency's specific questions.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
701727750
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
333924
Product service code
3990
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-07-29
Response deadline
Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
New Cumberland, PA
Contracting contact
russell.keiser@dla.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333924 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
SOURCES SOUGHT - 7017287750 This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE and is for “information purposes only” to prepare a one-time buy for NSN 3990-01-449-9718 PR number 7017287750 This is NOT a request for proposals, quotations or bids. This 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. 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. No solicitation exists currently. The Government intends to purchase approximately 300 AY for CLIN 0001 (W25G1U NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY, NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-5002 US) and 176 AY for CLIN 0002 (SW3218, DLA DISTRIBUTION SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-3581, US) of NSN 3990-01-449-9718, TIE DOWN, CARGO, VEHICLE. It is to be manufactured by approved sources only. Parties interested in becoming an approved source for this item are encouraged to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package sent to: Packages Under 8 MB: The vendor can email the completed PDF package directly to TrpSptCandE-sar@dla.mil. Packages Over 8 MB: Due to DoD network security limitations, the vendor must first send a request email to TrpSptCandE-sar@dla.mil or the Small Business Office at dlatroopsupportsbo@dla.mil with the subject line "Request DoD SAFE Link for SAR Submission - NSN 3990-01-449-9718". Once they receive the system-generated drop-off link, they can securely upload the package If physical correspondence or sample items are specifically requested during the evaluation, the mailing address for C&E (represented by the suffix SPE8 in procurement documents) is: DLA Troop Support Construction & Equipment (C&E) Directorate Attn: SAR/Alternate Offer Monitor 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5096 Required Package Format Guidelines To ensure the C&E technical team does not reject the submission during initial administrative screening, advise the vendor of the following rules: Format: The SAR must be sent as one single, continuous PDF file. (Do not submit multiple files, and do not use compressed ZIP folders) . File Naming: The PDF file must follow this exact format: NSN_3990-01-449-9718_CAGE_94658.pdf Security: Ensure there is no password protection or encryption on the PDF, as the DLA firewall will automatically block the attachment. PR 701727750 NSN 3990-01-449-9718 FSC: 3990 NAICS: 333924 Item Description: Tie Down, Cargo, Vehicle Primary Manufacturer: Peck & Hale (CAGE Code 94658) P/N: 70MTC/818A CLIN 0001: 300 AY – W25G1U CLIN 0002: 176 AY – SW3218 TIE DOWN,CARGO,VEHICLE RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES RA001: THIS DOCUMENT INCORPORATES TECHNICAL AND/OR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (IDENTIFIED BY AN 'R' OR AN 'I' NUMBER) SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT IN THE DLA MASTER LIST OF TECHNICAL AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOUND ON THE WEB AT: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/eProcurement.aspx FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE OR THE AWARD DATE CONTROLS. FOR LARGE ACQUISITIONS, THE REVISION OF THE MASTER IN EFFECT ON THE RFP ISSUE DATE APPLIES UNLESS A SOLICITATION AMENDMENT INCORPORATES A FOLLOW-ON REVISION, IN WHICH CASE THE AMENDMENT DATE CONTROLS. RD003, COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION POTENTIALLY APPLIES RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT RQ011: REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM PECK & HALE, LLC 94658 P/N 70MTC/818A PKGING DATA - MIL-STD-2073-1E QUP:001 PRES MTHD:10 CLNG/DRY:1 PRESV MAT:00 WRAP MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN MAT:ZZ CUSH/DUNN THKNESS:C UNIT CONT:10 OPI:O INTRMDTE CONT:ZZ INTRMDTE CONT QTY:AAA PACK CODE:U MARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MIL-STD-129. SPECIAL MARKING CODE:00 -00 No special marking PALLETIZATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RP001: DLA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCUREMENT
Contact
Point of contact
Russell Keiser
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
russell.keiser@dla.mil
Secondary
shannon.anderson@dla.mil
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