61--POWER SUPPLY - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 notice for the sole-source acquisition of Power Supply and other Replacement Parts (NSN 7R-6130-016846868-GF, Reference Number A6538604-100). The requirement is for 3 units, with delivery FOB Origin. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Requirement
This opportunity is for the procurement of a specific power supply and associated replacement parts. The item is considered flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Approved sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government.
Source Approval & Competition
The Government has previously approved sources for this item and has solicited only those approved sources. New or alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed.
If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 6130 (Converters, Electrical, Nonrotating)
- Set-Aside: None
- Publication Date: May 6, 2026
- Response Due (Capability Statements): June 22, 2026 (within 45 days of publication)
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): May 21, 2026 (within 15 days of publication)
Response Instructions
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Such submissions received within 45 days of publication will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely at its discretion.
While the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items), interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Isabella Perrins at ISABELLA.PERRINS@DLA.MIL or (215)660-7088.