16--SHADE,SPECIAL
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 justified a sole-source acquisition for "Shade, Special" (NSN/PN: 1680-016832727) to ROLIN INDUSTRIES INC. This acquisition is for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with an estimated 3-year value implied to be over $900,000.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the procurement of "Shade, Special" (NSN/PN: 1680-016832727). The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) structure. The estimated annual quantity (EAQ) is 80 units, totaling 240 units over the 3-year period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 3-Year Base Period with no options
- Estimated Value: Implied to be over $900,000 for the 3-year period
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Awardee: ROLIN INDUSTRIES INC (CAGE: OUHHO)
- Published: February 6, 2026
Justification & Eligibility
This acquisition is justified as a sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that ROLIN INDUSTRIES INC is the only known source capable of providing the required supplies. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (AMSC C), and the manufacturer is the sole source contractor. Efforts to promote competition included posting a sources sought notice on SAM.gov on November 17, 2025, but no other contractors expressed interest.
Actions to Overcome Barriers
To overcome barriers to competition, DLA Aviation will continue to post sources sought notices and pre-solicitation synopses. The solicitation will include specific procurement notes to allow potential new sources to submit data for evaluation, aiming to broaden the supplier base for future requirements.