CONTROLLER,AIR COND
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Solicitation for CONTROLLER, AIR COND (Product Service Code 1660 - Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment). This solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Offers are due by February 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a controller for air conditioning equipment, likely for aircraft applications. A critical requirement is that offers must come from government-approved sources of supply. Any distributors of approved sources are required to submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact via email at the time of proposal submittal. Failure to meet the approved source requirement will result in offers being deemed technically unacceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for supplies)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with the requirement for government-approved sources of supply. Offers from non-approved sources will be considered technically unacceptable. Distributors must provide authorized distributor letters.
Additional Notes
This solicitation leverages Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Offerors should carefully review all attached documents, including FAR clauses such as "ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION," "WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS," and "BUY AMERICAN" provisions.