16--MISC RELAY PANEL,AI
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 has issued a presolicitation for a Miscellaneous Relay Panel (NSN 7R-1680-015247197-CB). This is an intended sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to the requirement for engineering source approval for this flight-critical item. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond, or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 10 units of the specified relay panel, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing qualified sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge essential for the part's quality, with data rights not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 8, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: February 22, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Source Approval Requirements
Only Government-approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval typically precludes award delays. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/, Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide all required data or document previous submission will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. Interested persons may identify their interest and 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 DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Drawings are not available.