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 presolicitation for 83 Evaporator Units (NSN 7R-4130-014648896-EL). This requirement is for a flight-critical item, necessitating Government source approval prior to contract award. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must demonstrate capability and may submit proposals for consideration.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of 83 new, unused Evaporator Units, designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). All material must be newly manufactured spares; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired items are not acceptable. The item must be acquired from a source specified on a source control or selected item drawing, as adequate technical data or data rights are not available for acquisition from other sources. Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source, and DFARS clause 252.209-7010 (Identification of Critical Safety Items) and DLAD clause 52.9004 (Product Verification Testing) are incorporated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to award single-source contract)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET (for interest/capability statements)
- Published: April 1, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
Offers from sources not previously approved by the Government will be deemed technically unacceptable unless they successfully undergo the source approval process. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Distributors of approved sources must provide an authorized distributor letter. The time required for new source approval typically prevents delaying an award. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with a single source. While not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capability. The Government reserves the discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.