NETWORK,TACTICAL SW
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 at Philadelphia, PA, under the Department of Defense, has issued a solicitation for NETWORK, TACTICAL SW (Product Service Code 5810: Communications Security Equipment And Components). This opportunity requires suppliers to provide FAA-Certified parts and newly manufactured spares from government-approved sources. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure NETWORK, TACTICAL SW components. Key requirements include:
- FAA-Certified Parts: All parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag).
- Government-Approved Sources: Offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Authorized Distributors: Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter on source letterhead to the buyer via email with their proposal.
- Newly Manufactured Spares: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Government Inspection: For items requiring government inspection and acceptance at the source, DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request For Quote)
- Product Service Code: 5810 (Communications Security Equipment And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 29, 2026
Submission Details
Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to richard.eisele@dla.mil. Drawings for this Request For Quote are not available.