59--ANTENNA ASSY
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), specifically SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG, has issued a Presolicitation for an ANTENNA ASSY (NSN 7G-5985-017309492, REF NR 281451-04). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, ARGON ST INC (CAGE 09XP2), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is due to the requirement for special test and/or inspection facilities to maintain ultra-precision quality.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture/repair of ANTENNA ASSY, QTY 1 EA, with delivery FOB ORIGIN. The part, NSN 7G-5985-017309492, REF NR 281451-04, demands specialized test and inspection facilities to ensure and maintain ultra-precision quality and system integrity. The substantiation and inspection of this precision cannot be achieved without such specialized facilities, or if the required knowledge/processes cannot be economically documented in a Technical Data Package (TDP). Valid A/RMCs are 3, 4, or 5.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Intent)
- Published: June 12, 2026
- Response Due: July 27, 2026 (45 days from publication for proposals/capability statements)
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government's decision not to compete this contract based on responses is at its sole discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Award will only be made if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1.
Additional Notes
Interested parties can obtain Military and Federal Specifications and Standards from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Contact: JAMES FLENIKEN, JAMES.FLENIKEN@DLA.MIL, (614)693-0847.