SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for a SWITCH ASSEMBLY. This opportunity was amended from a small business set-aside to not a set-aside, opening it to all qualified businesses. The procurement requires manufacturing and quality assurance in accordance with specified military and industry standards. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for a SWITCH ASSEMBLY. Key technical specifications include physical identification per MIL-STD-130, adherence to ISO9001 or MIL-I-45208 for quality systems, and a strict Mercury Free requirement for materials intended for submarines/surface ships. Offerors must ensure the item conforms to specified Cage Code/Reference Numbers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (amended from Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, such as MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of distributorship on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- Manufacturer Information: If not the manufacturer, offerors must state the OEM (CAGE code) and part number.
- Electronic Submissions: Receiving Reports and Invoices must be submitted electronically through PIEE-WAWF.
- Technical Data: Drawings or technical data are not available for this item.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- DLA Procurement Notes: Applicable notes include E06 Inspection and Acceptance at Source (JUN 2018), requiring Higher Level Inspection.
Additional Notes
Vendors are encouraged to register for Electronic Document Access (EDA) at https://piee.eb.mil/ to view orders, contracts, and modifications. Contact Amy Smith (AMY.SMITH@DLA.MIL) for follow-up communications.