58--CONVERTER,FREQUENCY
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 at Philadelphia, PA intends to award a sole-source contract for 22 EA of NSN 7R-5895-016900881-CB Converters, Frequency. This presolicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and proprietary technical data.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 22 units of NSN 7R-5895-016900881-CB Converters, Frequency, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing approved sources retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, intent to award sole-source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 15, 2026 (for interested parties to identify capability or submit proposals)
- Published: May 14, 2026
Source Approval & Evaluation
The Government will consider proposals from all responsible sources received by the response date. However, only previously approved sources have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Information for source approval can be found in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers from unapproved sources must include the required source approval data; failure to do so will result in non-consideration. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. Drawings are not available.