New Manufacture of ANNUNCIATOR / NSN:6340011544856/ PN: 458-51430-2
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 at Oklahoma City is issuing a presolicitation for the new manufacture of an ANNUNCIATOR (NSN: 6340011544856, PN: 458-51430-2). This is a contemplated firm-fixed-price contract for spares, specifically a control unit for KC-135 aircraft. The acquisition is justified as sole source under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302, with ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING (Cage: 45934) identified as a qualified source. The estimated solicitation issue date is February 2, 2026, with responses due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for an ANNUNCIATOR, a control unit that monitors thirty individual caution lights and a lighted overhead switch/indicator for the KC-135 aircraft. Key specifications include:
- Dimensions: 5.000 inches wide X 2.000 inches high X 5.9900 inches long
- Weight: 0.8000 lbs
- Material: Aluminum alloy and various electrical components
- IUID: IUID requirements will apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Estimated Quantities: Best estimate is 126 EA (including 6 EA First Article requirement). Quantity range is Min-32 each, Max-194 each.
- Delivery: To be negotiated.
- Previous Contract: SPRTA1-20-F-0430, awarded September 15, 2020.
- Estimated Issue Date: February 2, 2026
- Response Date: February 17, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: None specified; justified as sole source due to limited responsible sources.
- Qualified Source: ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING (Cage: 45934).
- Commercial Item: The Government is not using FAR Part 12. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
- Foreign Firms: Advised to contact the contracting officer for restrictions.
- Subcontracting: Small businesses interested in subcontracting should contact ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING.
Evaluation
While price will be a significant factor, the final award decision may consider a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
- The Government does not own the data or rights to manufacture this item. Interested firms should contact the OEM.
- An Ombudsman is available for concerns (405-855-3556).
- Solicitation will be available for download at www.sam.gov; hardcopies will not be sent.
- Questions should be directed to Jessie Payne at Jessie.payne@us.af.mil.