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 notice for Portable Memory (NSN 0Q-7050-017319056-P8), with an intent to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1. This is for 19 units of a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag. Responses from interested parties are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for 19 units of portable memory, specifically NSN 0Q-7050-017319056-P8, reference number HWW-701595-01. The parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3). Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials will not be considered. This item is classified as a Critical Application Item (CAI) and Critical Safety Item (CSI), incorporating DFARS clause 252.209-7010.
Source Approval & Contract Details
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources. These approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality. Offers from non-government-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Information for new source approval is available via NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares and Repair links provided in the original notice). If a source approval request is pending, a copy of the cover letter must be submitted with the offer.
Action Items & Timeline
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Proposals received within 45 days of the synopsis publication will be considered. The Government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: March 11, 2026, 11:02 AM EST
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact SAMUEL EVERETT at SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL or (215)737-2488.