2026-UAETA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Technical Assistance for the PATRIOT Missile Ground Support Equipment in support of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires services for a UAE Technical Assist effort, including advice, assistance, and training in the planning, fielding, deployment, operation, maintenance management, logistics support, and sustainment of the UAE PATRIOT Air Defense System and associated equipment. This effort is estimated at 2,220 Man-Months over a continuous period of 60 months.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Intended Award: Task Order against Contract SPRBL1-25-D-0006
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. (ET)
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Product Service Code: L014 (Technical Representation Services: Guided Missiles)
Information Requested
Interested contractors should provide:
- Description of company's expertise and experience in providing Technical Assistance for the PATRIOT Missile Weapon System.
- Company's approach to developing capability for TA activities (planning, fielding, deployment, operation, maintenance management, logistics support, sustainment).
- Company details: name, address, CAGE Code, point of contact, email, telephone, fax.
- Business size (e.g., large, small disadvantaged, veteran owned, woman owned).
- Affirmation of cleared personnel.
- Description of manufacturing expertise and hardware production capabilities.
- Experience meeting contractual due dates for similar efforts.
Submission Details
- Responses must be unclassified, clearly identify assumptions, and mark proprietary information.
- Experience/expertise description should be no longer than 5 pages.
- Submit responses via email to Kristal Gahre (kristal.gahre@dla.mil).
- No telephone or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Responses will not be returned or considered offers.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. The only known source for these services is currently Raytheon Company.