70--MEMORY,PORTABLE,SOL
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Solicitation for FAA-Certified Portable Memory (NSN 70--MEMORY,PORTABLE,SOL). This opportunity seeks to procure 21 each of these critical items, which must be newly manufactured and sourced from government-approved suppliers. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of portable memory units that require FAA-Certified parts and must possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag). Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials will be deemed ineligible for award. Offerors must be government-approved sources of supply. Distributors of approved sources are required to submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on source letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Authority: Issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA).
- Quantity: 21 each (amended from 19 each).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 11, 2026.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offers received from sources that are not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. For Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference. Government inspection and acceptance at the source may involve DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing. DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is also incorporated as applicable.
Additional Notes
Drawings for this Request For Quote are not available. In lieu of facsimile proposals, electronic versions should be emailed to SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL.