16--AUDIO CONTROL PANEL
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 procure 14 EA of AUDIO CONTROL PANEL (NSN 7R-1680-015855462-P8). This is a presolicitation indicating the Government's intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. The item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 14 EA of the AUDIO CONTROL PANEL, NSN 7R-1680-015855462-P8, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Generally, only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered. For P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) must accompany the product.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026
- Published: January 13, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The item is flight critical, and the technical data is not adequate for full and open competition. Interested parties who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares and Repair links provided in the description). Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source. It is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond. Proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete is at its discretion, and information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.