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 intends to procure RECEIVER TRANSMIT,A (NSN 7R-5845-016590089-CB) on a sole-source basis. This presolicitation is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. Responses are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 3 EA of NSN 7R-5845-016590089-CB, a RECEIVER TRANSMIT,A, with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources. The approved sources retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed Sole-Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Product/Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
Response Requirements
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received by the due date will be considered. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, offerors must submit information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers without required source approval data will not be considered.
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, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.