58--TRANSMITTER, RADAR,
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for a Radar Transmitter (NSN 7R-5841-015873027-P8). This is a Critical Application Item being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The requirement is for one (1) newly manufactured spare, with a strict emphasis on engineering source approval. Responses are due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a single Radar Transmitter (NSN 7R-5841-015873027-P8, Reference Number 4987587-1). The item is designated as a Critical Application Item. All offers must provide newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials are explicitly stated as unacceptable and ineligible for award. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing qualified sources retain data rights and manufacturing knowledge not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with design control activity procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Product/Service Code: 5841 (Radar Equipment, Airborne)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: February 10, 2026, at 01:24 PM UTC
- Delivery: FOB Origin
Additional Notes
This presolicitation highlights stringent requirements for quality and source approval due to the critical nature of the item. Potential offerors must ensure their proposed material is newly manufactured and be prepared to meet engineering source approval qualifications if not already an approved source.