Switch, Flow

The contract award notice for Switch, Flow, identified by NSN 5930-01-715-7413 and solicitation number SPE7M526R0010, is a firm-fixed-price procurement under the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition is limited to approved manufacturers—specifically KBR Wyle Services and Valcor Engineering—due to unique engineering controls and proprietary design authority required for the component, which is critical for B-52 aircraft systems. Justification for other-than-full-and-open competition stems from 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, ensuring continuity with original equipment manufacturer capabilities and safeguarding non-transferable technical data. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate commercial item status through public price lists, invoices, and technical specifications, while also confirming SAM registration, small business status where applicable, and compliance with FAR and DFARS provisions, particularly those governing source control under AMSC C. The contract calls for delivery of 130 units at an estimated total value of $260, with no options included. Performance is expected to occur at the contracting office’s location in Columbus, Ohio, and inspection and acceptance may be conducted either at origin or destination, though no specific FOB terms have been selected. Submission of required documentation, including certifications of authorized source approval and compliance statements, was due by March 28, 2026, through SAM.gov and the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with primary point of contact at Amy Plymale-Hillis. The award process will prioritize price competitiveness, with technical acceptability as a baseline requirement under a likely trade-off evaluation, although no formal evaluation factors or weights were stated. Payment details, accounting codes, COR/COTR information, and packaging specifications were not provided.