SYSTEMS ASSEMBLY, SU
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has awarded contract SPE4A625P0E37 to ASHCROFT INC on September 5, 2025, for systems assembly with a contract value of $908,000. The contract covers systems assembly services, though specific details regarding the quantity of systems, delivery timeline, or the exact nature of the assembly work are not provided in this award notice. This was a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, indicating the contract was available to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status.
SPE4A525Q0942 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
9/5/25, 8:08 AM Systems Assembly, Su; NSN 6605-00-908-2410, PN 378D118-01, PR 7000470276
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for a Systems Assembly with National Stock Number (NSN) 6605-00-908-2410. This pre-solicitation notice seeks to gather capability information from interested organizations for a potential procurement of 40 systems with part number 378D118-01. The agency will evaluate market responses based on several key criteria, including the ability to provide services consistent in scope and scale, demonstrate robust corporate financial and technical capabilities, develop a comprehensive project management plan, and meet performance-based service acquisition requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit detailed capability statements addressing their organizational capacity, technical expertise, and potential subcontracting arrangements. The submission deadline is April 22, 2025, with responses to be emailed directly to Christy Oakley at Christy.Oakley@dla.mil.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the procurement may be set aside for small businesses or proceed through full and open competition, with the possibility of multiple awards. The contract opportunity falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Technical orders and qualification requirements are currently unavailable, and the government emphasizes that this market research does not constitute a formal solicitation. Companies interested in participating must submit their organizational details, including name, address, contact information, ownership type, and a comprehensive capability statement. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback will be provided on submissions. Potential contractors must also be prepared to use the DoDSafe link for Source Approval Requests (SAR), which requires a specific email process to obtain access.
SPE4A525Q0942 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
4/17/25, 4:59 PM SYSTEMS ASSEMBLY, SU
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation published a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice for the procurement of 40 Systems Assembly, SU units (Stock Number 6605-00-908-2410, Part Number 378D118-01) classified as navigational instruments. The sole source award was justified based on the item being a commercial off-the-shelf product available only from the manufacturer, Ashcroft, Inc., with no other vendors responding to the sources sought notice posted on April 17, 2025. The contract SPE4A625P0E37 was awarded on September 5, 2025, using a firm fixed price structure, though the specific award amount has been redacted from the documentation. The justification indicates the contract value exceeds $15 million but remains under $100 million, requiring approval at the Head of Contracting Activity level. DLA Aviation conducted market research by posting a synopsis to SAM.gov but received no responses from alternative suppliers, supporting the sole source determination for this specialized navigation equipment procurement.
SPE4A525Q0942 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
9/5/25, 8:51 AM UNRESTRICTED; Systems Assembly, SU; NSN 6605-00-908-2410, PN 378D118-01, PR 7000470276
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking to procure 40 Systems Assembly units with NSN 6605-00-908-2410 and Part Number 378D118-01. The solicitation is an unrestricted acquisition for a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) purchase request under PR 7000470276. Ashcroft, Inc. (CAGE 38056) is the approved source for these items, and any alternative manufacturers must submit a complete source approval package (SAR) for consideration. The contract will be firm-fixed price, with evaluation based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors described in the solicitation. Interested vendors must submit their proposals via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) by the closing date of June 6, 2025.
The contract requires delivery of 40 units within 263 days after receipt of order (ARO) to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB Origin and inspection/acceptance at destination. The place of performance is located in Stratford, Connecticut, and the contract falls under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The solicitation is not designated as a set-aside and is not for a critical safety item. Potential bidders will be evaluated using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), and all responsible sources are welcome to submit offers. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the notice, but the procurement involves navigational instruments with a specific delivery timeline and quantity requirements.
SPE4A525Q0942 Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
5/6/25, 3:18 PM