16--DRAWER,POWER DIST,A
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 awarded a contract for Drawer, Power Dist, A (NSN: 1680-015628729), quantity 7. This award was made to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE: 70974) as the sole approved manufacturing source for this Critical Application Item (CAI).
Scope of Work
The contract covers the acquisition of 7 units of "Drawer, Power Dist, A" (NSN: 1680-015628729). This item is classified as a Critical Application Item (CAI), requiring specific engineering source approval to ensure quality and reliability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (implied sole-source contract)
- Awardee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE: 70974)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Other Than Full & Open Competition / Sole Source)
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Melbourne, FL
Evaluation
The award was made on an "Other Than Full & Open Competition" basis due to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation being the only capable source with the necessary technical data and the sole approved manufacturing source. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
NAVSUP WSS will continue to encourage other vendors to submit technical data packages for future source approval to promote competition for this item. For inquiries, contact NICHOLAS.POPLAWSKI@DLA.MIL.