CONTROL UNIT,COMMUN
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 soliciting proposals for CONTROL UNIT,COMMUN (Legacy Analog Voice Communications Equipment, Hardware, and Software). This is a Critical Application Item (CAI) and may involve Critical Safety Items (CSI). The solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for CONTROL UNIT,COMMUN, which falls under Product Service Code 7G20, covering legacy analog voice communications equipment, hardware, and software used to connect end-users to an organization's voice systems. This includes analog transmission and transport equipment, physical communications infrastructure, and products enabling voice services through on-premise analog equipment (PBX, voicemail, handsets). The item is designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI), and for Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010 is incorporated by reference.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified (implies full and open competition)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 10, 2026, 11:26 AM ET
Evaluation
The Government will consider all responsible offerors/quoters. Evaluation will be based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. A reverse auction may be conducted.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offerors must submit proposals via email to kenneth.lauber@dla.mil. Post-award requests (PARs) should be sent to dlawsphlpostawd@dla.mil, including contract, solicitation, PR number, Contracting Officer's Name, and purpose.