WINDOW,ACOUSTICAL,S
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture and supply of Acoustical Windows (WINDOW,ACOUSTICAL,S). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation includes specific requirements for quality assurance, material composition, and technical data access. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of Acoustical Windows, identified by specific Cage Codes and reference numbers (e.g., 96169 811-100-38, 53711 704-5765686-38). Key requirements include adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards (MIL-I-45208 also permitted), MIL-STD-129 for marking, and MIL-STD 2073 for packaging. A critical requirement is that all materials must be mercury-free, especially for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict protocols for any exceptions and a mandatory "Warning Plate" if mercury is approved.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 9330 (Plastics Fabricated Materials)
- Quotation Due: February 27, 2026, 21:30 UTC
- Published: January 30, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
Offerors must provide an email address for follow-up communications. If not the manufacturer, the OEM's cage code and part number must be stated. All contractual documents, including receiving reports and invoices, will be issued and submitted electronically via PIEE-WAWF. Drawings and technical data are available through SAM.gov, requiring a DD2345 and Data Custodian approval for access. Changes in production facilities are restricted and require Contracting Officer approval, potentially incurring a $250 administrative fee.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is open only to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item; proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer. Vendors are recommended to register with NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg and EDA (PIEE website) for automated notifications and access to contract documents.