6250 Ballast, Lamp
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) Troop Support is issuing a presolicitation for Ballast Lamps (NSN 6250-01-420-7257). This requirement is for a proprietary item from Avtechtyee Inc. (CAGE: 30242), Part Number 8186-1. The acquisition will proceed under Other than Full and Open Competition due to only one responsible source. The solicitation, SPE8EG26R00040001, was issued on May 27, 2026, and responses are due by June 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Ballast Lamps. The Government estimates an Annual Estimated Quantity (AEQ) of 800 each. While the item is proprietary, offerors can submit alternate offers with a complete data package for evaluation. The requirement is for NSN 6250-01-420-7257.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: IDIQ (one-year base + four, one-year option periods)
- Set-Aside: None (Other than Full and Open Competition, per FAR 6.103-1)
- Solicitation Issued: May 27, 2026
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026 (amendment)
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the lowest price that conforms to all terms and conditions. Price is the only evaluation factor. The acquisition will utilize FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Services) and FAR Part 15 (Contracts by Negotiation).
Additional Notes
This presolicitation is a synopsis as required by the Small Business Act. A Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition was approved on April 2, 2026, citing 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice in 2025, was conducted, and DLA will continue efforts to expand competition. FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance at Destination terms apply, along with Buy American Act clauses. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation can be obtained via the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS) using solicitation number SPE8EG26R0004. For questions, contact Lateefah Martin (Lateefah.Martin@dla.mil) or Asheai Patterson (Asheai.Patterson@dla.mil).