WINDOW, MARINE
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) Land and Maritime has issued a presolicitation (SPE7MC26R0008) for Marine Windows (NSN: 2040-01-279-9905). This acquisition is for 15 units and is intended to be awarded to approved sources only under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), specifically identifying CORNELL-CARR CO., INC. A market research questionnaire is also available for potential suppliers to provide information by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of WINDOW, MARINE, National Stock Number (NSN) 2040-01-279-9905. The acquisition is for 15 units (EA), with delivery terms specified as FOB Origin and Destination, and an estimated delivery schedule of 413 days. Suppliers must meet qualification requirements (subpart 9.2). Due to the absence of complete, unrestricted technical data, the DLA intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources, with CORNELL-CARR CO., INC. (CAGE: 21204, P/N: KS-25673-C-11) listed as an approved source.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Solicitation Number: SPE7MC26R0008
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or after June 18, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Response Date: June 18, 2026
- Market Research Questionnaire Due: March 5, 2026
- Published: April 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (Limited to approved sources under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1)).
- Contract Type: Fixed-price (implied by market research questionnaire)
- Quantity: 15 units (EA)
Evaluation Factors
The final award decision will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation. The government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this acquisition. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice.
Action Items
Potential suppliers, particularly those not currently listed as approved sources, are strongly encouraged to review and complete the market research questionnaire (MR Questionnaire_7014932318.docx) by March 5, 2026. This questionnaire gathers critical information on company capabilities, pricing, cost data, commercial item status, and delivery, and will influence the solicitation's structure. Additionally, non-approved sources believing they can meet the requirement with a commercial item should contact the contracting officer within 15 days of the notice publication (by May 14, 2026). The solicitation will be available on DIBBS on or after June 18, 2026.