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 is issuing a Presolicitation for Portable Memory (NSN 0Q-7050-017319087-P8), Reference Number HWW-701597-01, with a quantity of 19 EA. This is a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI), intended for sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1. Responses identifying interest and capability are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of newly manufactured, FAA-Certified portable memory parts that possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag). Key requirements include:
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010 applies.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.?-9004 applies for items with Government inspection at the source.
- Contractor Business Systems: DFARS clause 252.242-7005 applies.
- Source Approval: Requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Only government-approved sources will be considered technically acceptable. New sources must qualify in accordance with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source intent)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable. The Government will consider all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if under an existing BOA) of publication to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Information received will be used solely for this determination.
Additional Notes
Drawings are not available. Offerors seeking source approval must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide required data for source approval will result in non-consideration for award.