16--ACOUSTIC PROCESSOR
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 9 Acoustic Processors (NSN 7R-1680-016672139-CB, REF NR 328A760-1). This is a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 for a flight-critical item requiring Government source approval.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of nine Acoustic Processors. This item is designated as flight critical, necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Acquisition is intended from approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. The approved source(s) retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due (Identify Interest/Capability): January 26, 2026
- Proposals from All Responsible Sources: Will be considered if received within 45 days of publication (by March 1, 2026).
- Commercial Item Capability Interest: Within 15 days of notice (by January 30, 2026).
- Published: January 15, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, detailed information from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures must be submitted with any proposal. Offers lacking this required data will not be considered.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies are not being used for this solicitation. Contact: Michelle B. Toughill, MICHELLE.TOUGHILL@DLA.MIL, (215)737-3747.