58--BEACON,DISTRESS
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) Aviation has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of BEACON, DISTRESS (NSN/PN: 5820-016676007). This justification supports a 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract, restricted to a single source due to proprietary data. The estimated value is implied to be under $900,000. This notice was published on April 6, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
This document justifies a sole source acquisition for the "BEACON, DISTRESS" item, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority. A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on SAM.gov on January 23, 2026, but yielded no responses from interested parties. The Government does not possess the necessary data to facilitate full and open competition for this material.
Contract Details
- Item: BEACON, DISTRESS (NSN/PN: 5820-016676007)
- Contract Type: 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract
- Quantity: 104 units over the contract period
- Estimated Value: Implied to be under $900,000 (based on approval level)
- Sole Source: ACR ELECTRONICS, INC (CAGE: 18560) has been identified as the only known source of supply.
Competition & Future Efforts
This acquisition is restricted to ACR ELECTRONICS, INC due to the Government not owning the technical data required for full competition. However, efforts are being made to overcome barriers to competition for future acquisitions. Procurement note M06/L04 will be included to allow interested parties to submit data for evaluation, aiming to broaden the supplier base in the future.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Montana Kipp at Montana.Kipp@dla.mil or 804-279-3594.