59--ANTENNA GROUP
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 Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the sole-source acquisition of 23 ANTENNA GROUP units, valued at $2,001,000.00. This action authorizes an exception to fair opportunity, procuring the items directly from VERTEX MODERNIZATION & SUSTAINMENT 96JA0.
Purpose & Justification
This J&A justifies the acquisition of "ANTENNA GROUP" parts through other than full and open competition. The procurement is authorized under 10 USC 3204(A)(1), implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The rationale is that VERTEX MODERNIZATION & SUSTAINMENT 96JA0 is the actual manufacturer and sole source possessing the unique expertise and knowledge required. The government does not own the necessary data or rights for repair from additional sources, and acquiring these rights has been determined to be uneconomical.
Scope of Acquisition
- Nomenclature: ANTENNA GROUP
- NSN: 5985 015092513
- P/N: G167737-2
- Quantity: 23 units
- Estimated Unit Price: $87,000.00
- Estimated Total Value: $2,001,000.00
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: April 20, 2026
- Expected Final Delivery Date: October 11, 2027
Market Research & Future Competition
Efforts to solicit offers included a Class Waiver of the Requirement to Post a Request for Information or Sources Sought Notice on March 15, 2019. The proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on June 18, 2025, which yielded no interest from industry. Market research identified VERTEX MODERNIZATION & SUSTAINMENT 96JA0 (Cage Code 78062) as the only known approved manufacturing source, with no known distributors or substitutes. NAVSUP WSS currently has no plans to compete future contracts for this item due to the outlined reasons, but will assess future requirements for competition feasibility if another potential manufacturing source emerges.
Contact Information
For further details, contact LOGAN.W.MANN.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL at 717-605-1381.