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. Bidders must adhere to specific design, quality, and material requirements, including strict mercury-free specifications for use on submarines/surface ships. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the manufacture and supply of WINDOW,ACOUSTICAL,S items. The furnished items must conform to the design represented by specified Cage Codes and reference numbers (e.g., 96169 811-100-38; 53711 704-5765686-38). Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with
MIL-STD-129. - Material: Must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships. Any inclusion of metallic mercury requires written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer and a "Warning Plate."
- Quality: A quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with
ISO 9001, is required.MIL-I-45208is also permitted if currently maintained. Higher-level inspection is mandated. - Packaging: Must comply with
MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, by 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg
Submission & Access
- Drawings/Technical Data: Available via SAM.gov. Access requests must be submitted by the Data Custodian listed on an approved DD2345.
- Payment: Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices through PIEE-WAWF is required.
- Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes require written approval from the Contracting Officer and may incur a $250 price reduction for administrative costs.
- Contact: Jeremy Crow at
JEREMY.CROW@DLA.MIL.