DELAY LINE
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) is conducting a Sources Sought for DELAY LINE components (NSN: 5999-01-609-2268, Part Number: 13646142-3 and NSN: 5999-01-609-2260, Part Number: 13646142-2) to support the PATRIOT weapon system. This market research aims to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources and determine if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA seeks qualified sources capable of manufacturing and supplying DELAY LINE components. The acquisition is currently procured under FAR Part 6.103-1(b) due to the absence of suitable technical data, government data rights, or manufacturing knowledge for other sources. Contractors will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334419 (750 employees size standard)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; DLA is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns for future consideration.
- Response Due: June 17, 2026
- Published: June 12, 2026
Additional Notes
This is solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. No funds are available for response preparation. The acquisition involves technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or Export Administration Act, requiring an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for access. Firms interested in becoming a qualified source are encouraged to seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website: https://amrdec.army.afpims.mil/Directorates/STI/.
Contact: Rodney Haygood, rodney.haygood@dla.mil, 256-214-9748.