66--DISPLAY UNIT,HEAD-U
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for 65 units of the DISPLAY UNIT,HEAD-U (NSN 7R-6610-146056585-H1, REF NR C19696CA). This opportunity is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Responses are due by March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 65 units of a specific display unit. The core of this opportunity revolves around the critical need for source approval. The item is flight-critical, and the design control activity retains data rights, unique design capability, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, making acquisition from approved sources essential. Delivery is FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: 6610 (Flight Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: March 6, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
- Existing Approved Sources: Only previously approved sources have been solicited.
- New 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 typically prevents award delays.
- Submission for New Sources: If not an approved source, offerors must submit, with their proposal, information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair).
- Pending Approval: If a source approval request is currently being evaluated at NAVSUP WSS, a copy of the cover letter must be submitted with the offer.
- Non-Compliance: Offers failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered for award.
- Fleet Needs: Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Information
The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online. For questions, contact Gregory T. Koch via email at GREGORY.KOCH@DLA.MIL or phone at (215)737-4377.