58--RECEIVER TRANSMIT,A
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 has issued a presolicitation for the sole-source acquisition of Receiver Transmit, A (NSN 7R-5845-016590089-CB), quantity 4 EA. This requirement is for a flight-critical item necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
The opportunity is for the supply of Receiver Transmit, A, identified by NSN 7R-5845-016590089-CB, Reference Number H420805-2, with a quantity of 4 EA, FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires strict engineering source approval to maintain quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: March 21, 2026
- Response Deadline: Proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is in place) will be considered. Interest in commercial items must be identified within 15 days of this notice. The response date of May 6, 2026, aligns with the 45-day window for proposals.
Source Approval Requirements
This acquisition is restricted to previously approved sources due to unique design capability, data rights, and manufacturing knowledge. New sources must undergo a qualification process approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Non-approved sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares/Repair) with their proposal. Offers lacking required source approval documentation will not be considered.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. The Government will consider proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days for BOA). A determination to not compete is solely at the Government's 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, but interested parties can identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact MARY S. LINDSAY at MARY.LINDSAY@DLA.MIL or (215)737-3832.