NRP,FLAT PANEL DISP
Overview
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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 is soliciting proposals for NRP, Flat Panel Displays, classified as a Flight Critical, Critical Safety Item (CSI), and Critical Application Item (CAI). This opportunity requires newly manufactured spares only and mandates Engineering Source Approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Proposals are due June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of flat panel displays, which are critical components for crucial shipboard systems enabling aircraft launch and recovery. The quantity for CLIN 0001 has been increased from 4 to 8 units. Due to their critical nature, only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials will be deemed ineligible. The items are subject to stringent quality assurance and inspection requirements.
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Offerors must have Engineering Source Approval from Naval Air Systems Command. Companies not previously approved may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) by the solicitation closing date, including detailed documentation such as configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, and inspection methods. Offers from non-government-approved sources will be technically unacceptable.
- First Article Testing (FAT): A First Article Test is required for this item. The contractor must conduct 100% inspection and testing of all critical, major, and minor dimensions and requirements, submitting a detailed FAT report within 15 calendar days of testing. A waiver of FAT may be considered for offerors who have previously supplied identical production articles within three years, provided specific conditions are met and two prices (with/without FAT) are submitted.
- Quality Assurance: The contract includes higher-level quality requirements, 100% PCO mandatory inspection at the source, and specific AQLs (e.g., 1.5 for Class 3 threads, 4.0 for minor characteristics). Final inspection requires 14 days' notice to the PCO and NAWC Lakehurst QA.
- Traceability: A system for individual piece part traceability (non-permanent markings) is required.
- Drawings: The solicitation references Drawing 3429AS4208, which was revised to Revision B in September 2025, incorporating the Critical Application Item (CAI) designation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment)
- Proposal Due: June 2, 2026, 2:00 PM local time (extended by amendment)
- Published: April 27, 2026
- Contact: BRETT.DUFFEY@DLA.MIL
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities Authority, with the synopsis waived due to urgency. All potential offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment extending the due date and review the revised drawing. All records pertaining to ALRE CSI/CAI manufacture and inspection/test must be provided to the ALRE Cognizant Technical Authority and maintained for seven years.