HOLDER,ELECTRICAL C
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), Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for a HOLDER,ELECTRICAL C (NSN: 5998-01-528-1310, Part Number: 13589406). This item supports the PATRIOT weapon system. The agency aims to determine if future acquisitions can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of this electrical component. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Currently, this acquisition is procured under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to limited sources, as approved sources retain unique design capability, engineering skills, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government. Interested firms must possess the ability to produce the required item. Contractors will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source, as well as all aspects of the manufacturing and production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, and final delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334412 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine future set-asides for small businesses)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026
- Published: April 16, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval to compete for future solicitations by visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt.
This acquisition involves technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or Export Administration Act. Access to export-controlled data requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for both the offeror and any sources of supply. DLA will not delay award for ineligible offerors to obtain JCP certification.