16--AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

SOL #: SPRPA126RWA35Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15e7338e91e1447dac71c76ef880b4e1/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 is soliciting proposals for an Audio Control Panel (PSC 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This is a Solicitation for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Critical Application Item (CAI). Proposals are due February 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for newly manufactured Audio Control Panels. Key requirements include:

Designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Critical Application Item (CAI).
Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable.
Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead at the time of proposal submittal.
Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable. An exception applies to P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items (IAW FAR 2.101) readily available on the commercial market, which require current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag).
A higher-level contract quality requirement of AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent is applicable.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: None specified.
NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
Proposal Due: February 9, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC.
Published: January 29, 2026.

Submission Instructions

Proposals should be emailed electronically to GINA.PALUMBO@DLA.MIL in lieu of fax.
Offerors must comply with various incorporated clauses, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, Buy American, and annual representations and certifications.