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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Presolicitation for Portable Memory (NSN 0Q-7050-017319063-P8). This is an intent to award sole source for 19 units, designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring FAA-Certified parts and Government source approval. While the Government intends to negotiate with only one source, other responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals within 45 days of the publication date (by April 25, 2026) for consideration.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 19 units of Portable Memory (NSN 0Q-7050-017319063-P8). Key requirements include:
- FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag.
- Item is a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI), incorporating DFARS clause 252.209-7010.
- Newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable.
- Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source (DLAD 52.?-9004).
- Drawings are not available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Award Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA (DEPT OF DEFENSE)
- Set-Aside: None
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Response Window for New Sources: 45 days from publication (by April 25, 2026)
Source Approval Requirements
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award due to its flight-critical nature and inadequate technical data for full and open competition. Only previously approved sources have been solicited.
- New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice).
- Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Failure to provide all required data for source approval will result in non-consideration.
- Source approval evaluation may not be processed in time, and award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received from interested parties will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.