Market Survey for the procurement of NSN: 2910-01-368-7644, 2910-01-373-2591, 2910-01-368-9883, 2910-01-371-4356, 2910-01-371-2532 (GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG;), 2930-01-541-1912 (RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLANT) for TQG-Engine Fuel System Components.
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
DLA-Aberdeen-27-004
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
333618
Product service code
2910
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-16
Response deadline
Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Contracting contact
Adam.F.Zetts.civ@army.mil
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The Defense Logistics Agency-Aberdeen, on behalf of the Army Integrated Logistics Supply Center (ILSC) – Supply Chain Management Directorate (SCMD) – Strategic Sourcing Directorate (SSD), intends to acquire Parts to support the TQG-Engine Fuel System Components. Requirements Description: The U.S. Government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing and/or supplying the following components in support of the PATRIOT Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) program. These items are critical sustainment components required to maintain operational readiness and reliability of power generation equipment that supports the PATRIOT Air Defense Weapon System. The requirements consist of diesel engine governors and engine cooling system radiators utilized within tactical generator sets. The governors regulate engine speed and frequency output to ensure stable electrical power generation, while the radiator provides essential engine cooling to prevent overheating and maintain continuous operation under demanding mission conditions. The following are the Army’s estimated forecasts* for initial production: NIIN-Nomenclature-Quantity 013687644/PN 8270-1002 - GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG - Qty 114 013689883/PN 8270?1010- GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG - Qty 7 013732591/PN 8270?1011- GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG - Qty 25 013714356/PN 8270-1003- GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG - Qty 34 013712532/PN 8270-1096- GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG - Qty 20 015411912/PN 409667- RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLANT - Qty 50 The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. The GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG was last purchased on 01/01/2014 through Contract # SPE7LX-14-D-0037 for a quantity of 260. Items and/or Services to Be Procured: NSN: 2910-01-368-7644 NOMENCLATURE: GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG PART NUMBER: 8270-1002 CAGE: 31361 NSN: 2910-01-368-9883 NOMENCLATURE: GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG PART NUMBER: 664543C CAGE: 31361 NSN: 2910-01-373-2591 NOMENCLATURE: GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG PART NUMBER: 664543C CAGE: 31361 NSN: 2910-01-371-4356 NOMENCLATURE: GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG PART NUMBER: 8270-1002 CAGE: 31361 NSN: 2930-01-541-1912 NOMENCLATURE: RADIATOR, ENGINE COOLANT PART NUMBER: 1500-12 CAGE: 8FBE7 NSN: 2910-01-371-2532 NOMENCLATURE: GOVERNOR, DIESEL ENG PART NUMBER: 8270-1096 CAGE: 93742 Requested Response Information: We request that sources who can supply the listed parts or services to submit information to show their capability to manufacture or supply the same or similar parts/services past repair performance or purchases. At a minimum the support information you submit should include, but is not limited to, the following types of documentation: Questionnaire, drawings, test results, information on previous Government and commercial contracts, data rights, etc. In your response, please include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contract with email address and telephone number. Notice, Response Due Date, and Points of Contact: This is NOT a Request for Quote or Proposal. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this SSA or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSA. This Sources sought announcement (SSA) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist, and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or set aside for Small Business. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and/or to assist in making acquisition strategy decisions in the future. All SSA responses should be emailed to the Points of Contact at the email addresses listed below. No phone inquiries will be accepted, either as a response to this action or for information requests. All requests for information must be submitted via email to the Technical Point of Contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office. Please submit responses by 10/26/2026 Technical Point of Contact: adam.f.zetts.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact: cornelius.a.howard.ctr@army.mil DLA Aberdeen Small Business: DLA.Land.and.Maritime.Small.Business.Office@dla.mil
Contact
Point of contact
Adam Zetts
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Email
Adam.F.Zetts.civ@army.mil
Secondary
cornelius.a.howard.ctr@army.mil
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