Opportunity
SAM #SPE4AX26R0018
Draft Solicitation for Lighting and Electrical Components – DLA Aviation
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
SPE4AX26R0018
NAICS
335999, 423610
This opportunity is a draft solicitation from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Richmond, Virginia, seeking industry feedback for the Generation I Lighting and Electrical strategic project. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, Richmond, VA - Products/Services Requested: - Broad range of lighting and electrical components (depot stocked items) - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities provided in the notice text - Detailed product and quantity information is referenced as being in attachments (not included) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on consolidating multiple transactional procurements into long-term supplier relationships - Objective to improve material availability and reduce lead times for warfighter support - Industry feedback is requested to inform the acquisition strategy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice text - Place of Performance/Delivery: - DLA AV Richmond, 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23237
Description
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is issuing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to address questions from industry regarding the Generation I Lighting and Electrical effort. The feedback received from this draft RFP will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for determining how to proceed in the acquisition process. The results of this RFP will also be utilized to determine the Government’s acquisition strategy. Any information provided by interested parties is strictly voluntary and will be treated as proprietary, protecting each company’s interests. Background: The Lighting and Electrical component strategic project will replace numerous government transactional procurements for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depot stocked items to support the warfighter more effectively. The goal is to develop long-term supplier relationships to decrease Administrative Lead Time (ALT), improve Production Lead Time (PLT), and improve material availability in a competitive environment.