SPRRA226Q0023 PATRIOT SPARES – LCL ELECTRONICS SOLE SOURCE
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Huntsville, AL is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified manufacturing and supply sources for a specific Circuit Card Assembly (NSN: 5998-01-244-9896, P/N: 11450637-19). This critical component is for the M-D6 (PATRIOT) Weapon System. The purpose of this market research is to determine if future acquisitions for this item can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA is seeking firms capable of manufacturing and supplying the identified Circuit Card Assembly. This item is designated with an AMC/AMSC Code 3C, which typically requires acquisition directly from the actual manufacturer or an approved source. The acquisition is currently procured under FAR 6.302-1(A)(2), citing a limited number of responsible sources due to stringent engineering source approval requirements. Qualified sources must possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge.
Potential contractor responsibilities would include:
- Performing recurring and nonrecurring engineering services necessary for source qualification.
- Managing all aspects of the manufacturing and production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, and obsolescence management.
- Ensuring final delivery of assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334412 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5998 - Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought; the market research aims to identify potential for future competitive or small business set-aside efforts.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 11:00 PM Central Standard Time
- Published: February 6, 2026
Key Requirements & Evaluation
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center’s (AVMC DEVCOM) System Readiness Directorate (SRD), Sustainment Division (SD) is the Engineering Source Authority (ESA). Firms that can produce the required item are strongly encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval by contacting the contract team. Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the Design Control Activity’s procedures, as approved by the cognizant government engineering activity.
This acquisition may involve export-controlled technical data, necessitating an active United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for access to such data.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. No funds are available to reimburse respondents for preparing their submissions. DLA is interested in responses from all business types, including 8(A), Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZONE, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns.