DEMISTER
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 a DEMISTER. This opportunity seeks to establish a contract for the manufacture and quality assurance of this item. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the DEMISTER. Key aspects include adherence to specified design, marking, and material standards. A critical requirement is that the material supplied must be mercury-free, with strict guidelines and prohibitions regarding mercury contamination, especially for items intended for submarines/surface ships. Technical questions regarding mercury-free requirements should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer via the Administrative Contracting Officer.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (implies a purchase order/contract for supply)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Evaluation: Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
- Applicable Documents: MIL-STD-129 (Marking), MIL-I-45208 (Inspection System), ISO9001 (Quality System). Contractors are responsible for obtaining these.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must provide and maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, either MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Submission Requirements
- Quotes: Must specify any exceptions (e.g., Mil specs/standards, packaging, Inspection & Acceptance).
- OEM Information: If not the manufacturer, offerors MUST state the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number.
- Quantity Breaks: Offerors are required to provide quantity-based pricing breaks with their quote.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- Electronic Submittal: Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) must be submitted electronically through PIEE-WAWF.
- Contact Information: Provide an email address for follow-up communications.
Important Notes
- Drawings/Technical Data: Not available for this item.
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes require Contracting Officer approval, with conditions including no delay, no change in purchase description, no FOB point change, and a $250 price reduction for administrative costs.
- Engineering Source Approval: Awards for items requiring Engineering Source Approval will only be made to vendors approved by the design control activity. Alternate sources must qualify independently.
- Notifications: Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO when DLA contracts/modifications are issued and posted on PIEE EDA.
- Contact: For inquiries, contact CERRILL.MCMEEKIN at CERRILL.MCMEEKIN@DLA.MIL.