Presolicitation
GENERATOR, 400 AMP, DC
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPRDL1-26-R-A009
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DLA Land Warren issued a pre-solicitation notice for a DC generator (NSN 6115-01-562-6264, part 123861631-1), restricted to approved source C.E. Niehoff (CAGE 76761) or its authorized distributors, for a base quantity of 457 units plus an option for up to 457 more. The actual solicitation, expected to post around October 7, 2026, will be a firm-fixed-price award.
Watch out for
- Sole-source restricted procurement. Only C.E. Niehoff (CAGE 76761) or its authorized distributors can bid on this buy — everyone else is locked out unless they become an approved source for a future one.
This Procurement is RESTRICTED to approved source C.E. NIEHOFF CAGE 76761.
- Source-controlled, export-restricted technical data. The key drawing is only available to the approved source and its distributors, and everyone else needs JCP certification just to see the rest of the technical package.
is Source-Controlled and is only available to the source(s) and its authorized distributors.
- May be sold as a reverse auction. If the contracting officer decides to use a reverse auction, you'll need to register in DLA's reverse auction system and complete online training before you can bid.
which allows for the use of a reverse auction as a pricing technique.
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Supply GENERATOR, DIRECT CURRENT, NSN 6115-01-562-6264, Part Number 123861631-1 — basic quantity 457 each, option quantity up to 457 each
- Deliver FOB Destination, packaged per MIL-B
- Be the approved source (C.E. Niehoff, CAGE 76761) or one of its authorized distributors — this is a restricted, source-controlled buy
- Certify under the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the Technical Data Package once the solicitation posts
- "Follow" the notice and add your company to the Interested Vendors List if interested
- Contract type
- Firm-Fixed-Price
- Offers due
- October 5, 2026, 2:00 PM ET (per SAM.gov fields; this pre-solicitation text doesn't describe a specific action tied to this date — see unknowns)
What to include when you submit
- Register/re-register under the JCP using DD Form 2345, mailed (not faxed or emailed) with required documentation, before you can access the Technical Data Package
- Only the Data Custodian identified under the JCP will be able to download the TDP once posted — no exceptions
- "Follow" this notice and add your company to the Interested Vendors List if you're interested
You must have
- Only the approved source (C.E. Niehoff, CAGE 76761) or its authorized distributors may submit offers
Only the approved source and/or its authorized distributors may submit offers which may be considered.
- Must be certified under the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the source-controlled Technical Data Package
You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP)
Current contractor
C.E. Niehoff (CAGE 76761) is named as the sole approved source for this item, indicating it is the current/incumbent manufacturer.
Not in the notice text
- This is a pre-solicitation notice; the actual solicitation, closing date, and full terms haven't been posted yet (expected around October 7, 2026)
- It's unclear whether the October 5, 2026 response deadline in the SAM.gov fields corresponds to any action requested in this pre-solicitation text
- Estimated value and place of performance are not stated
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 5, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SPRDL1-26-R-A009
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Land Warren
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 335312
- Product/service code
- 6115
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- Contracting contact
- Alexandra StoneAlexandra.Stone@dla.mil5862307255
Full notice text from SAM.gov
TYPE: PRE-SOLICITATION TITLE (NOUN): GENERATOR, DIRECT CURRENT NOTICE ID (SOLICITATION NO.): SPRDL1-26-R-A009 PSC: 6115 NAICS: 335312 THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. DLA Land Warren plans to post the following requirement - Item: GENERATOR, DIRECT CURRENT NSN: 6115-01-562-6264 Part Number: 123861631-1 Basic Quantity: 457 Each. Option Quantity: Up to 457 Each. FOB Point: Destination. Packaging: MIL B. Type Award: Firm-Fixed-Price. Method of Acquisition: This Procurement is RESTRICTED to approved source C.E. NIEHOFF CAGE 76761. Only the approved source and/or its authorized distributors may submit offers which may be considered. To inquire about becoming an approved source on future buys, please contact the Competition Advocate's office. If interested in this acquisition effort, be sure to “FOLLOW” this notice and add your company information to the “Interested Vendors List.” The top drawing of the Technical Data Package (TDP) for this item is Source-Controlled and is only available to the source(s) and its authorized distributors. Please contact the Contract Specialist with any questions concerning this TDP. Please note: ONLY the Data Custodian, as identified in the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) will be granted approval to download the Technical Data Package (TDP), once it is made available in Contract Opportunities –- No Exceptions. A Solicitation Notice should post to the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov on or about 07 OCTOBER 2026. See the solicitation for actual closing date and the full terms and conditions. Once available, the solicitation can be downloaded from the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov. If you do not already have access to SAM.gov, it is recommended you register as soon as possible. EXPORT CONTROLLED Joint Certification Program (EXPORT CONTROL) You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/) to be granted access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for this solicitation, via the Contract Opportunities section of SAM.gov. To register, or to re-register, please select the DD Form 2345 link from the Joint Certification Program (JCP) Home page ((https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/) and follow the instructions for completion, noting the required documentation to submit with the form. Mail the Form 2345, along with the required documentation to the address provided on form; it CANNOT be faxed or emailed. The process should take no more than one week for you to be certified or denied for approval under the JCP. If you encounter problems, please contact JCP at 1-877-352-2255 or via email at dlacontactcenter@dla.mil. Your firm must request access to the TDP as outlined in the narrative entitled, “Technical Data Package Information (Contract Opportunities in SAM.gov) Version” in the solicitation. REVERSE AUCTION The solicitation will contain a provision entitled, “Reverse Auction,” which allows for the use of a reverse auction as a pricing technique. After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will determine if a reverse auction will be held. If a reverse auction is held, contractors must be registered in the reverse auction system in order to participate in the auction. Additionally, the contractor representative participating in the auction must have taken the on-line reverse auction training prior to the auction. Registration, on-line training, and other information regarding the reverse auction can be found at https://dla.procurexinc.com. Any questions related to the reverse auction system or process can be directed to the Contract Specialist. Need Government Contracting Assistance Contact your APEX Accelerator: To locate an APEX Accelerator within Michigan, please visit www.ptacsofmichigan.org To contact an APEX Accelerator outside of Michigan, please visit www.aptac-us.org/contracting-assistance or www.apexaccelerators.us