About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research via a sources sought synopsis to identify potential sources for the manufacture of an optical instrument case (NSN 5855-01-609-6252, P/N OFM-2054-A1). The scope involves providing labor, materials, facilities, and equipment to manufacture, inspect, test, package, and ship an estimated minimum of 76 to a maximum of 305 units. Sources may also handle supply chain management, logistics planning, and long-lead time parts procurement. The current approved supply source is L3 Technologies, Inc., and technical drawings are unavailable. Interested parties capable of fulfilling the requirement must submit organization details and a tailored capability statement detailing staff, technical resources, and any subcontracting structures. The government will evaluate submissions to assess market capacity regarding scope, resources, performance-based contracting, and project management capabilities. Based on the responses, the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or opened for full competition. Responses must be emailed to Montana Kipp at [email protected] by October 28, 2026.
Scope of work
- New manufacture of optical instrument cases, P/N OFM-2054-A1, NSN 5855-01-609-6252
- Furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for manufacture
- Procurement or manufacture of component parts
- Inspection and testing
- Preservation, packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management and logistics planning
- Forecasting production requirements and long-lead time parts procurement
- Managing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Ability to provide services consistent in scope and scale | Not specified |
| Ability to secure and apply financial, human capital, and technical resources | Not specified |
| Ability to implement a successful project management plan | Not specified |
| Ability to provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment required for new manufacture
Documents to include with your response
- Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size/ownership type
- Tailored capability statements addressing effort particulars with supporting documentation
- Administrative and management structure of subcontracting or teaming arrangements if anticipated
Key dates
- Responses due
- October 28, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses must be emailed to [email protected]
Federal notice details
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A727R0097
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Defense Logistics Agency › DLA Aviation
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 26, 2026
- NAICS
- 333310 · Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 5855
- Contracting contact
- Montana Kipp445-737-2172
Montana.Kipp@dla.mil
Source: SAM.gov. Read the official notice for the complete description and current instructions.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (SPE4A7) with descriptions matching "case optical". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA - NIGHT VISION LLCSPE4A726PD705 · 8512230095!CASE,OPTICAL INSTRU | $24,619 | Nov 17, 2026 |
| L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.SPE4A726F7105 · 8512126255!CASE,OPTICAL INSTRU | $5,535 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA - NIGHT VISION LLCSPE4A726V3246 · 8512055276!CASE,OPTICAL INSTRU | $22,053 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA - NIGHT VISION LLCSPE4A726V2919 · 8511999255!CASE,OPTICAL INSTRU | $555 | Aug 5, 2026 |
| ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA - NIGHT VISION LLCSPE4A726V2163 · 8511894990!CASE,OPTICAL INSTRU | $2,150 | May 4, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 333310
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INCFA853225F0211 · BORESCOPES | $81,069 | Apr 29, 2032 |
| VENTURE BINDING, INC.SP700025P0084 · PROCUREMENT OF WARRANIES FOR 8 LAMINATORS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND SITE VISIT TO EACH LOC | $67,677 | Nov 30, 2031 |
| THE BOEING COMPANYN6134026C1006 · TRAINING AIDS FOR THE P-8 GERMANY CONTRACT. | $251.1M | Aug 29, 2031 |
| SAAB, INC.W900KK26FA060 · VEHICLE TACTICAL ENGAGEMENT SIMULATION SYSTEM (VTESS) BASE KITS | $22.4M | Aug 19, 2031 |
| OLYMPUS AMERICA INCFA853225F0123 · BORESCOPES | $1.9M | May 31, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 333310, since Oct 1, 2024
9,719 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA - NIGHT VISION LLC$566.3M
- 2. THE BOEING COMPANY$343.5M
- 3. L3 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.$273.4M
- 4. ENVISION TECHNOLOGY, LLC$121.0M
- 5. ROCKWELL COLLINS SIMULATION & TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC$89.4M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.