MONITOR ENVIRONMENT
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 is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify interested and capable parties for the new manufacture of NSN 5840-016745606, MONITOR ENVIRONMENT. This effort aims to determine the procurement method for Part Number 9006-G501, currently sourced from HOWELL LABORATORIES INC. Responses are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the MONITOR ENVIRONMENT (NSN 5840-016745606, P/N 9006-G501). This includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting production requirements
- Addressing long-lead time parts procurement and diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues. The estimated requirement is a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 41 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 334511
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, potential for Small Business or Full & Open Competition)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
Evaluation
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to:
- Provide services consistent in scope and scale.
- Secure and apply corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources.
- Implement a successful project management plan (tight schedules, cost containment, performance tracking, key personnel, risk mitigation).
- Provide services under a performance-based service acquisition contract.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey only; it does not constitute a request for proposals, and submission is voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred. Drawings, technical orders, and qualification requirements are not available. Based on responses, the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Interested parties should submit organizational details and tailored capability statements via email to Montana.Kipp@dla.mil.