59--DATA TRANSFER UNIT
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 issued a presolicitation for 20 EA Data Transfer Units (NSN 7R-5999-016517373-CC, REF NR 4881-01000-15-101). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to specific engineering source approval requirements, as the item is flight critical and technical data is not adequate for full and open competition. Responses from interested parties are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for 20 EA Data Transfer Units. The acquisition is justified as sole-source because the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, and retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. The item is flight critical.
Source Approval & Response
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If you are not an approved source, you must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with your proposal. Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration. The Government may proceed with award based on Fleet support needs even if source approval is pending.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source for supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 9, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals within 45 days of publication. The Government's decision not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for this acquisition, but interested parties may identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.