Lighting and Electrical DRAFT Solicitation_SPE4AX26R0018

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is issuing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) focused on the Generation I Lighting and Electrical effort, aiming to gather industry feedback that will help in evaluating acquisition tradeoffs and alternatives. This initiative is intended to inform the Government’s acquisition strategy by analyzing the voluntary, proprietary information provided by interested vendors. The Lighting and Electrical component project is designed to consolidate various transactional procurements for depot-stocked items, thereby enhancing support for the warfighter through establishing long-term supplier partnerships. Key objectives include reducing Administrative Lead Time (ALT), improving Production Lead Time (PLT), and ensuring better material availability within a competitive framework. The solicitation, identified as SPE4AX26R0018, was posted on May 14, 2026, with responses due by June 5, 2026. It is an 8(a) competed solicitation under NAICS code 335999, and the contracting office is based in Richmond, Virginia. The DLA seeks proposals primarily from businesses eligible under the 8(a) business development program. Points of contact for the solicitation are Jessica Ozmore (Rackley) and Gary Miller. Interested parties can access additional information and submit responses through the official SAM.gov workspace link provided.