58--ENCODER-DECODER,COM
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 Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, intends to award a sole-source contract for 5 ENCODER-DECODER,COM units (NSN 7H-5895-016984047). This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 because the Government does not own the necessary data or rights, and it is uneconomical to acquire data or reverse engineer the part. While the primary intent is sole source, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of 5 ENCODER-DECODER,COM units, identified by NSN 7H-5895-016984047, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 001, and Reference Number LT-C-0338-00. The units are to be delivered to W25G1U, W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5002.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is indicated, though the primary intent is sole source under FAR 6.302-1.
- Response Due: March 12, 2026 (45 days from publication for general interest). For commercial item capability, responses are due within 15 days of publication (February 28, 2026).
- Published: February 13, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will consider all proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within the specified timeframe to determine if a competitive procurement is possible. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses is solely within its discretion. Information received will primarily be used to assess the feasibility of conducting a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
The Government has determined it is uneconomical to buy the data or rights, or to reverse engineer the part. This acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements (DFARS clause 252.225-7036) and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (DFARS clause 252.225-7021). While FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) is not being used, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.