Lens assembly, focus

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure 352 units of a specific lens assembly with National Stock Number 5855015194171, as part of a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement is focused on obtaining focus lens assemblies to be delivered to W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION within 351 days after order date. The solicitation is exclusively electronic, with no hard copies available, and all responsible sources are invited to submit electronic quotes by February 20, 2025. The contract falls under the Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing NAICS category (333310) and the Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation Product Service Code (58), indicating a technical, precision-based procurement. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, the open competition suggests that quotes will be assessed on factors such as technical capability, pricing, and delivery timeline.

No specific set-aside designations are applied to this solicitation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The contract is categorized under a defense procurement mechanism, targeting vendors capable of supplying specialized optical equipment. The quantity requirement of 352 lens assembly units suggests a moderate-scale procurement with potential for future follow-on orders. Delivery is specified to occur at W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION location, with a required delivery timeline of 351 days after order placement. The solicitation was initially posted on February 12, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one week to prepare and submit their electronic quotes. The technical nature of the procurement, involving a precision optical component, implies that vendors will need specialized manufacturing capabilities in commercial and service industry machinery, particularly in optical and precision equipment manufacturing.