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Market Survey for the procurement of NSN 6150-01-455-4207/PN A3354293, 6150-01-486-6937/PN A3357168 (LOAD BANK, ELECTRICAL) for Patriot MS EPP III

Market Survey for the procurement of NSN 6150-01-455-4207/PN A3354293, 6150-01-486-6937/PN A3357168 (LOAD BANK, ELECTRICAL) for Patriot MS EPP III — DEPT…

SolicitationDLA-Aberdeen-26-073
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 29, 2026
Place of performanceAberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, USA
ClassificationNAICS 334515 · PSC 6150
Set-asideNo Set aside used

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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 Electric Power Plant (EPP III) on the PATRIOT Missile Defense System. Requirements Description: The load bank is a piece of electrical test equipment used to simulate an electrical load, to test an electric power source. The load bank is used to provide field preventive maintenance checks and services of the Electric Power Plant (EPP III) on the PATRIOT Missile Defense System. The EPP III is the main electric power source for the PATRIOT Missile Defense System. The load bank is used on the 150 KW, 400Hz generator sets on the EPP III. Please note that this is not a Request for Proposal. This notice is provided for planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP) for the parts. The TDP is not available for release. The TDP includes level 3. production information. The LOAD BANK, ELECTRICA was last purchased on 8/17/2026 through Contract # SPRBL1-20-D-0015 for a quantity of 21 Items and/or Services to Be Procured: NSN: 6150-01-455-4207 NOMENCLATURE: LOAD BANK, ELECTRICA PART NUMBER: A3354293 CAGE: 80063 NSN: 6150-01-486-6937 NOMENCLATURE: LOAD BANK, ELECTRICA PART NUMBER: A3354293 CAGE: 80063 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 9/29/2026 Technical Point of Contact: david.teicher.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

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Contracting officeDLA LAND AT ABERDEEN
Office addressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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PrimaryDavid Teicherdavid.teicher.civ@army.mil
SecondaryCornelius A. Howardcornelius.a.howard.ctr@army.mil

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