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 intends to award a sole-source contract for RECEIVER,COUNTERMEA (NSN 7R-5865-017059130-P8), quantity 2 EA. This is a presolicitation notice under FAR 6.302-1, indicating intent to negotiate with only one source due to the item's critical nature and the requirement for engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties are due by April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of RECEIVER,COUNTERMEA, which is classified as a Critical Application Item (CAI) and is flight critical. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Approved sources possess unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights, that are not economically available to the Government. Drawings are not available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: April 9, 2026
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New or alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested parties who are not approved sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with their proposal. Offers failing to provide all required data or proof of previous submission will not be considered. The Government may proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days for BOA) will be considered. The Government will determine, at its discretion, whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses. Market research indicates that FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies are not being used. Interested persons 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 DODSSP via ASSIST-Online.