59--AUDIO COMPUTER

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a presolicitation for the acquisition of 9 units of AUDIO COMPUTER (NSN 7R-5999-016815620-BL). This is a Critical Application Item (CAI) requiring engineering source approval. Due to unique design capabilities and proprietary data, acquisition is restricted to approved sources, though alternate sources may qualify. Proposals are due by April 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for 9 units of AUDIO COMPUTER, NSN 7R-5999-016815620-BL, Reference Number 765-6000-002, with delivery FOB Origin. Key aspects include:

• Engineering Source Approval: The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality.
• Proprietary Data: Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government.
• Critical Application Item (CAI): This item is designated as a Critical Application Item.
• Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Presolicitation for a supply contract.
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Response Due: April 7, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC.
• Published: March 12, 2026.
• Product Service Code: 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components).

Qualification & Submission

• Alternate Source Qualification: An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
• Proposal Submission: Email a copy of the quote/proposal to kenneth.lauber@dla.mil.
• Post Award Requests (PARs): Submit PARs to dlawsphlpostawd@dla.mil, including contract, solicitation, PR number, Contracting Officer's Name, and purpose.
• Drawings: Drawings are not available.