70--COMPUTER,DIGITAL
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 intends to award a sole-source contract for 9 units of COMPUTER, DIGITAL (NSN 7R-7021-017054064-BL). This presolicitation notice is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. While the Government intends to negotiate with a single source under FAR 6.302-1, other responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. Responses are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 9 units of a specific COMPUTER, DIGITAL (NSN 7R-7021-017054064-BL, REF NR 344A090-552). This item is flight critical and necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The current approved source(s) possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge not economically available to the Government.
Source Approval & Qualification
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Information on source approval is available via the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers from non-approved sources must include detailed information required by these brochures. Failure to provide this data will result in offers not being considered. The time required for new source approval typically precludes delaying an award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 7B22 (Computing Hardware and Software Products)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026
- Published: March 12, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals received within 45 days of publication (April 27, 2026) from responsible sources will be considered. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.