PUMA VTR1620M
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 DLA Aviation is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify interested and capable parties for a PUMA VTR1620M with comprehensive turnkey services. This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for quote or proposal. Responses will help determine potential set-aside considerations and industry capabilities. Responses are due by April 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a PUMA VTR1620M machine, including turnkey services such as:
- Tooling
- Training
- Technical data (manuals, drawings)
- IUID tag
- Installation
- Foundation work
The place of performance is Bangor, WA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) - Note: The description also requests business size for consideration of set-aside.
- Response Due: April 4, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses via email to avnipemarketresearch@dla.mil with the subject line "ATTN 26-26-1001". Submissions should not exceed ten (10) one-sided 8.5 x 10 inch pages (10-point font minimum) and must include the notice ID.
Respondents are requested to provide:
- Company business size (number of employees, domestic/foreign)
- Manufacturer status (Manufacturer/Non-Manufacturing Source; if non-manufacturing, identify manufacturer)
- Intent to partner with subcontractors
- A basis of estimate for the total financial budget, broken down by:
- Machine Cost
- Training
- Tech Data (Manuals and drawings)
- Installation Cost
- Foundation Work
- Shipping
Additional Notes
This is strictly for market research; no funds are available for response preparation, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.