59--AMPLIFIER,RADIO FRE

SOL #: SPRPA126RUA20Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

Amplifiers (5996)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2b62bbd9ff934b9eae5c5d7d95b57d39/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 23, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Dec 8, 2025, 6:00 PM

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 Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition for the procurement of 23 AMPLIFIER, RADIO FREQUENCY units (NIIN 017144560). This is a sole-source acquisition from SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY LLC, justified by the unstable design of the part, ongoing major changes, and insufficient technical data to support competition. The final delivery is expected by January 15, 2027.

Scope of Work

This opportunity covers the procurement of 23 units of AMPLIFIER, RADIO FREQUENCY, specifically NSN OR 017144560 P-8, Part Number 02697504-150-002. The acquisition is critical for ongoing defense operations.

Contract Details & Justification

Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition
Authority: 10 USC 3204(A)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1
Sole Source Contractor: SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY LLC (CAGE Code 8X691)
Rationale: The part's design is unstable, major changes are contemplated, and it has a low process yield or demonstrated marginal performance. Technical data is currently insufficient to determine suitability for competition.
Period of Performance: Expected Final Delivery Date 01/15/2027
Published Date: February 11, 2026

Efforts to Solicit Other Offers & Future Competition

A Class Waiver for the requirement to post a Request for Information or Sources Sought Notice was obtained on March 15, 2019.
The proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on October 23, 2025, and no other contractors expressed interest.
Market research indicated that available technical data is insufficient for the development of new sources, and no Source Approval Request (SAR) has been received.
NAVSUP WSS currently has no plans to compete future contracts for this item. However, if another potential manufacturing source emerges, its feasibility will be assessed. Future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry.