58--RECEIVER,COUNTERMEA
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 a Receiver, Countermeasure (NSN 7R-5865-017059130-P8, REF NR 131K832G05). This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1, intended for negotiation with only one source due to specific engineering source approval requirements, flight criticality, and proprietary data rights. Responses from interested parties are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for one (1) unit of a Receiver, Countermeasure. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI) and is flight critical, necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources are essential. Technical data is not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 23, 2026 (45 days from publication for general responses, 30 days if under BOA)
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA
Source Approval & Submission
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must submit qualification information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the description). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement) will be considered. The Government will use responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Market research indicates that FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies are not being used. Drawings are not available for this item.