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 an amendment to Solicitation SPRPA1-26-Q-UA08 for the procurement of "MEMORY, PORTABLE, SOL". This amendment increases the required quantity from 19 to 21 units. The opportunity specifically seeks FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag, and only newly manufactured spares will be accepted. This is identified as a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI). Proposals are due by March 11, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of 21 units of "MEMORY, PORTABLE, SOL". Key requirements include:
- FAA Certification: Parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag.
- New Material Only: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will be deemed ineligible for award.
- Critical Items: The items are designated as Critical Application Items (CAI) and Critical Safety Items (CSI), incorporating DFARS clause 252.209-7010.
- Quality Requirements: A Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) applies.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty is required, with defects to be reported within 45 days of discovery.
- Government-Approved Sources: Offers from non-government-approved sources will be technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request For Quote)
- Quantity: 21 each
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Amendment Published: March 11, 2026
- Original Solicitation Published: October 20, 2025
Submission & Clauses
Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL in lieu of facsimile. The solicitation incorporates various clauses, including:
- ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)
- WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)
- BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)
- ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2025)
- DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, as applicable.
- DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, for items with Government inspection at the source.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority, formerly known as SEPA. All other terms and conditions of the original Solicitation SPRPA1-26-Q-UA08 remain in effect.