PUMA VTR1620M

SOL #: 26-26-1001Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

WA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

Milling Machines (3417)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 26, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 4, 2026, 3:59 AM

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.

People

Points of Contact

Nicolasa CiceroPRIMARY

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