CIRCUIT BREAKER
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Circuit Breakers (FSC 5925). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires manufacturing and quality assurance in accordance with specified military standards. An amendment (0002) updated the Technical Data Package (TDP) and extended the offer receipt date. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of Circuit Breakers, adhering to specific design and quality requirements. Key aspects include:
- Item Identification: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Design Changes: Strict procedures for changes in design, material, servicing, or part number, requiring Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury-Free Requirement: Materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is needed if mercury is a functional part.
- Refurbished Material: Not acceptable.
- Distributors/Dealers: Must provide manufacturer's authorization letter or a statement identifying the firm as a dealer with OEM details.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: August 10, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Amendment 0002: Posted April 27, 2026, updated TDP, extended offer receipt date, and added MIL-STD 2073 for packaging.
Evaluation
Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
Key Requirements & Submission
- Quality Assurance: Requires a higher-level contract quality requirement (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 certification). Inspection and acceptance are required at the source (FOB Source).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Payment: Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices through PIEE-WAWF is mandatory.
- Technical Data: No drawings or technical data are available for this item, except for the updated TDP mentioned in the amendment.
- Manufacturer Information: Offerors not manufacturing the material must state the OEM (CAGE code) and part number.
- Communication: Provide an email address for follow-up. If using multiple CAGE codes, specify the one for this order.
- Amendment Acknowledgment: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002.