Panel Indication Light
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of a Panel Indicating Light (NSN/PN 6220-01-433-2979). This is a sole source / limited competition acquisition, with the primary item being a Panel Indicating Light. The justification was approved on October 9, 2025, and the opportunity was published on April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is a Panel Indicating Light with NSN/PN 6220-01-433-2979. The estimated annual delivery quantity is 117 units.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Sole Source / Limited Competition (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (Availability from only one or a limited number of sources)
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This acquisition is restricted to Luminescent Systems (CAGE 32890) and Aeropanel Corporation (CAGE 33583), identified as the only known sources. Efforts to improve competition included a sources sought notice/RFI posted on October 14, 2025, which received no responses.
The acquisition will be posted to DIBBS, and alternate offers will be considered if accompanied by a source approval request (SAR). A synopsis was expected to be posted on or about November 12, 2025.
Justification for Sole Source
The reasons for other than full and open competition include:
- The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (AMSC C).
- The Government lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source (AMSC H).
- The Government does not have adequate data, lacks rights to data, or both, and it is not economical to buy the data or rights (AMSC Q).
- Technical data is unavailable and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and available data reflects minimum Government needs.
Additional Notes
The estimated value is not explicitly stated but is subject to approval levels based on contract value. The justification was approved by Contracting Officer Cassandra Cooper on October 9, 2025.