VARIABLE OUTPUT CAR
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 has issued a Request For Quote (RFQ) for newly manufactured VARIABLE OUTPUT CAR spares (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This opportunity requires FAA-Certified parts and is designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI). Offers are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request For Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement of newly manufactured spares for a VARIABLE OUTPUT CAR. Key requirements include:
- Suppliers must provide FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag).
- The item is a Critical Application Item (CAI).
- Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials are not acceptable.
- Government inspection and acceptance may be conducted at the source, incorporating DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing.
- DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated as applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request For Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 8cd486da48d243e2b413e067066c20df
Evaluation & Submission
- Offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Distributors of approved sources MUST submit an authorized distributor letter on source letterhead to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal.
- Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL (in lieu of facsimile).
- Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). IUID is not required for commercial items due to existing traceability for 737NG commercial common and P-8A noncore items. A 12-month warranty is required, with defects to be reported within 45 days of discovery.