STANDBY TEMPERATURE
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 at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a solicitation for STANDBY TEMPERATURE items, categorized under Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (PSC 1680). This procurement is being issued under EAF authority, with the synopsis waived due to urgency. Offers are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted. For P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3) must accompany individual products. For all other platforms, offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter.
Notably, the DFARS clause 252.211-7003, "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" (IUID), is deleted for non-CLSSA FMS spares. This is because these assets are wholly owned by FMS customer countries, not covered by a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA), and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
Offers from non-government-approved sources of supply will be considered technically unacceptable. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead at the time of proposal submittal.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various clauses by reference, including those for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023), Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent), Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (12 months), and Buy American provisions. Facsimile proposals are not accepted; electronic versions should be emailed to GINA.PALUMBO@DLA.MIL.