Interface Unit, Comm
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 (SSS) to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources for an INTERFACE UNIT, COMM (NSN: 5895-01-620-0313, P/N: 70600-01820-104) for the CHINOOK weapon system. This effort aims to determine if future acquisitions can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Identify qualified sources for the specified Interface Unit, Comm.
- The part must be acquired from a manufacturing source specified on a source control or selected item drawing.
- Currently procured under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to limited responsible sources and lack of adequate technical data/rights.
- Contractors must be capable of performing all aspects of manufacturing/production, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, and obsolescence issues.
- Successful respondents may need to seek source approval and will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: Market research for all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: January 20, 2026, 17:07 UTC
Evaluation
Responses will be used for informational and planning purposes to identify potential sources and inform future acquisition strategies. This is not a solicitation, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract.
Additional Notes
- This acquisition contains export-restricted technical data. Access requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for both the quoter and manufacturer.
- DLA will not delay award for ineligible offerors to obtain JCP certification.
- Firms are encouraged to seek source approval via AvMC's public website:
https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt. - Contact: Erica Allen, ERICA.ALLEN@DLA.MIL, 256-690-5712.