58--RECEIVER-TRANSMITTE
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 Receiver-Transmitter (NSN 7R-5841-015602895-CB), Reference Number 264A020-1, with a quantity of 18 EA. This presolicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating an intent to negotiate with only one source due to the item's flight-critical nature and the requirement for engineering source approval.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 18 units of a specific Receiver-Transmitter. This part is flight-critical and necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The government has determined that existing unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources are essential, and the necessary data rights or technical data are not economically available to the Government. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Item: NSN 7R-5841-015602895-CB, QTY 18 EA
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026 (45 days from publication for interest/proposals)
- Published: February 19, 2026
Source Approval & Response
All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond. However, this is not a request for competitive proposals. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (available at the provided NAVSUP links) with their proposal. Failure to provide required source approval data will result in non-consideration. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DODSSP.