59--CONTROL PANEL,RADIO
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 intends to award a sole-source contract for Control Panels, Radio (NSN 7R-5999-016690029-CB), quantity 29 EA. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the requirement for engineering source approval and the proprietary nature of technical data held by approved sources. Proposals from interested and capable sources will be considered if received within 45 days of the publication date (by May 2, 2026).
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Control Panels, Radio (NSN 7R-5999-016690029-CB, REF NR 760-1000-400), with a quantity of 29 each, delivered FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge are held by qualified sources, who also retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source (Intent to Award)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposals Due: May 2, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: March 18, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. New sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair, links provided in the original notice). Offers received which fail to provide all required data or document previous submission will not be considered for award. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DODSSP.