58--RECEIVER,RADIO
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 intends to award a sole-source contract for 24 EA of RECEIVER,RADIO (NSN 7R-5821-016969950-P8). This presolicitation, issued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, seeks to acquire a flight-critical item that requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. While the Government intends to negotiate with only one source, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability or submit proposals.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 24 EA of RECEIVER,RADIO, identified by NSN 7R-5821-016969950-P8. The item is flight-critical and necessitates engineering source approval due to unique design capabilities, existing data rights, and specialized manufacturing/repair knowledge held by currently approved sources. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (Proposals): June 22, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): May 23, 2026 (15 days from publication)
- Published: May 8, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will consider all proposals received within 45 days of publication. However, this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Information submitted will primarily be used to assess the feasibility of a competitive procurement. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with their offer. Failure to provide required source approval data will result in offers not being considered.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies for this solicitation. However, interested parties may still identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Contact: KELI BARISH at KELI.BARISH@DLA.MIL or (215)737-3861.