28--LEAD,THERMOCOUPLE
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 has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of "Lead, Thermocouple" (NSN/PN: 2835-011118299). This acquisition, based in Provo, UT, is structured as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 2-year base period. The award was justified as Other Than Full and Open Competition due to a lack of responses from prior market research efforts.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is "Lead, Thermocouple". The estimated annual quantity is 40 EAQ, leading to a total of 80 EAQ over the 2-year contract period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 2-Year Base Period (no options)
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside; justified for other than full and open competition.
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A726R0293
- Justification Approval Date: December 10, 2025
- Award Notice Published: April 30, 2026
Justification & Evaluation
This acquisition was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating a sole or limited source. Market research, including sources sought notices/RFIs posted on SAM.gov on November 17, 2025, and December 10, 2025, yielded no responses or expressions of interest from potential contractors. Consequently, the acquisition is restricted to known capable sources. The solicitation will incorporate Procurement Notes L04 and M06 to allow potential new sources to submit data for future evaluation.
Additional Notes
The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer, Ryan Loeffelholz. The DLA Weapons Support - Richmond is the agency, with DLA Weapons Support - FAQE as the contracting activity. The decision was based on the belief that available data reflects minimum government needs and avoids substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays from other sources.