41--EVAPORATOR UNIT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for EVAPORATOR UNITS (PSC 4130 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components). This amendment changes the required quantity from 83 to 24 units. The opportunity is for commercial product procurement.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted. Offers from sources not approved by the government will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal.
Key clauses incorporated by reference include:
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.9004 for items with Government inspection/acceptance at source.
- Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement: AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent.
- Warranty: 12 months, 45 days after discovery of defect.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Commercial Product Procurement Notice)
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA (DEPT OF DEFENSE)
- Product Service Code: 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET (18:00:00Z)
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with requirements, including the submission of newly manufactured spares from approved sources. Offers failing to meet these criteria will be technically unacceptable. The "EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)" clause applies.
Additional Notes
Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to GINA.PALUMBO@DLA.MIL in lieu of fax. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions specify Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) and Invoice 2in1.