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 the sole-source acquisition of Data Transfer Units (NSN 7R-5999-016517373-CC, QTY 48 EA). This requirement is for a flight-critical item necessitating engineering source approval. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Responses from interested parties are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 48 Data Transfer Units, Reference Number 4881-01000-15-101, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights, that are not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (proposed sole-source contract action for supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole-source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026 (45 days from publication for competitive interest)
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Product Service Code: 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components)
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond or submit proposals. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. A determination by the Government 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 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation.
Additional Notes
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested parties who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair). Failure to provide all required source approval data will result in non-consideration for award. The time required for new source approval may delay award, and the Government may proceed with award based on Fleet support needs.