PANEL,CONTROL, ELECT - Sources Sought
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) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources for a PANEL,CONTROL,ELECT (NSN: 5895-01-721-1771, Part Number: 13748140) in support of the IBAS weapon system. This market research aims to determine if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DLA, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of the specified control panel. Currently, this part is procured under FAR 6.103-1(b) due to a lack of adequate data or rights to purchase from additional sources. Interested firms must be capable of successfully performing and complying with special requirements, including recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, such as supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 334290 (Size Standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: Not a formal set-aside; DLA is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns, to assess potential for future competition or set-asides.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 28, 2026
Key Requirements & Notes
This is solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. Responses are not offers. The acquisition contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act. Export control requires an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for both the quoter and manufacturer to access export-controlled data. DLA will not delay award for ineligible offerors to obtain this certification. Firms are encouraged to seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website: https://amrdec.army.afpims.mil/Directorates/STI/. All contractors must meet prequalification requirements to be registered as a potential source.