SIGHTING POLE ASSEM
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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 at Philadelphia, PA is soliciting proposals for SIGHTING POLE ASSEM under an Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. This is a Flight Critical and Critical Material item, requiring engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Only approved companies are eligible for award. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of SIGHTING POLE ASSEMBLIES. Key requirements include:
- Markings: In accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ANSI Z1.4 for sampling rates (AQLs), with 100% inspection for critical, major features, plating, hardness, and non-destructive testing. Traceability of individual piece parts is required.
- Critical Material: The item is designated as critical due to its use in crucial shipboard systems, necessitating special control procedures.
- Manufacturing: Articles must be manufactured, tested, and inspected according to drawing number 3429AS2140, Revision D (NAWC LAKEHURST) and all referenced specifications.
- Tooling: The contractor is solely responsible for providing all necessary fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, special tooling, and test equipment.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Source Approval & First Article Testing (FAT)
- Source Approval: This is mandatory. Companies not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) by the solicitation closing date. The SAR requires detailed documentation including configuration drawings, process/operation sheets, purchase orders for similar items, a comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets.
- Pre-Award/Post-Award: Surveys and conferences may be required for new manufacturers.
- First Article Testing (FAT): A First Article Test is required, consisting of one uncoated unit. The contractor must conduct 100% inspection and testing of all critical, major, and minor dimensions, providing a detailed FAT Report. Government personnel will witness testing. Waivers for FAT may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical, accepted production articles within three years, produced at the same facility, and can certify consistent processes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (under EAF Authority)
- Product Service Code: 1710 (Aircraft Landing Equipment)
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Evaluation
Award eligibility is contingent upon engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command. Compliance with all technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and successful First Article Testing (or approved waiver) are critical for consideration. All records pertaining to ALRE CSI/CAI manufacture and inspection/test must be provided to the ALRE Cognizant Technical Authority and maintained for seven years.