16--CONTROL PNL, ARS
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 Department of Defense (DOD), specifically DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of CONTROL PNL, ARS (NSN 7R-1680-016038564-FZ, REF NR 356-010-001), with a required quantity of 49 EA. This opportunity emphasizes the need for engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from these approved entities. Alternate sources must undergo a formal qualification process approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Responses are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation covers the acquisition of 49 units of the CONTROL PNL, ARS (NSN 7R-1680-016038564-FZ). Delivery is FOB Origin. A critical aspect of this requirement is the engineering source approval process. The Government requires that the part be acquired or repaired from approved sources that retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. Any interested alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 24, 2026
- Published: January 10, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Product/Service Code: 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
Evaluation
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets the qualification requirement(s) at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The forthcoming solicitation will identify the office where additional information concerning qualification requirements can be obtained.
Additional Notes
Interested parties can obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) in Philadelphia, PA. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from ASSIST-Online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. For documents not available for download, users can order them from the DODSSP website using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard after obtaining a DODSSP Customer Account. The DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk can be reached at 215-697-2667 or 215-697-2179 (DSN: 442-2667).