66--THERMOSTAT,AIRCRAFT
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 41 Aircraft Thermostats (NSN 7R-6685-015854788-P8, REF NR 129694-3). This is a commercial, non-developmental, off-the-shelf item that is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government have been solicited. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 41 EA of the specified aircraft thermostat. Due to the item's flight-critical nature and insufficient technical data to support full and open competition, Government source approval is mandatory. The acquisition is restricted to sources already approved by the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified; restricted to previously approved sources.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: March 26, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
- FOB: Origin
Evaluation
New sources seeking approval must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares and Repair) along with their proposal. Offers that fail to provide all required source approval data, or documentation of previous submission, will not be considered for award. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs even if a new source approval request is pending or cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
Interested parties can find the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures and the Commercial Item Identification Brochure at the provided NAVSUP website links. Contact ALANA ARTHUR at ALANA.ARTHUR@DLA.MIL for further information.