How to bid on AN/PED-1 tripods for the Defense Logistics Agency

What DLA is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks 45 tripods, part number 20003000-3, for the AN/PED-1 lightweight laser designator. The item is identified as NSN 1260-01-516-5704. Delivery is required within 258 days after award to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

This is an unrestricted acquisition, but manufacturers other than the approved source, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, must submit a complete source approval package. DLA says it does not have an approved technical data package and cannot provide specifications, plans or drawings.

Key dates and deadline

The opportunity was published October 26, 2026. The solicitation is estimated to be issued November 11, 2026, with bids anticipated by December 10, 2026. The November 10, 2026, 3:00 PM ET deadline listed for this opportunity is not the anticipated solicitation closing date.

The solicitation will provide the actual response instructions and deadline. Make sure your offer is submitted as directed before that deadline; the solicitation states that all responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit manufacturers or suppliers able to provide the specified tripod and meet the delivery requirement. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is the approved source.

Other manufacturers must submit a complete source approval package. The acquisition is unrestricted, and the final award decision may consider price, past performance and other factors described in the solicitation.

How to access the opportunity

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Prepare a complete, competitive response

Check the solicitation when it is issued for the exact submission method, deadline, evaluation factors and any required forms. Do not rely on the estimated issue and closing dates if the solicitation provides different dates.

If you are not the approved source, plan for the complete source approval package requirement and check the solicitation for its submission details. Confirm that your offer clearly addresses the required quantity, part number, delivery timing and delivery destination.

Account for the stated firm-fixed-price contract, FOB Origin, inspection and acceptance at destination, and SPRS applicability when preparing your offer. Review your pricing and past-performance information for accuracy, since these and other solicitation factors may inform the award decision.