ARRESTER, LIGHTNING
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for an Arrester, Lightning (NSN: 5920-01-521-4176, Part Number: 11481092). This item is required in support of the Patriot Weapon System. The agency aims to determine if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking qualified sources capable of acquiring and producing the specified Arrester, Lightning. The government possesses full rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete with no technical, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets. This also includes recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Identify potential sources and determine future acquisition strategy (competitive or small business set-aside).
- Proposed NAICS: 335931 (Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 600 employees.
- Set-Aside Focus: Currently procured under FAR 19.1505 for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). DLA is interested in all small business concerns, including 8(a), small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and WOSB.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify qualified sources and inform future acquisition decisions regarding competitiveness and potential small business set-asides. This SSS does not constitute a solicitation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract.
Additional Notes
This acquisition involves export-controlled technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act. Offerors and their sources of supply must possess an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access this data. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval to compete for future solicitations by visiting AvMC’s public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements.