59--COMMS BAR BASE 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) Mechanicsburg is soliciting bids for the manufacture of COMMS BAR BASE ASSY (Product Service Code 5998). This is a Solicitation for 3 units, a reduction from the previously stated 25 units. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of COMMS BAR BASE ASSY according to the design represented by Cage Code 96169, reference number EB-5902-2. Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. A critical requirement is that the material supplied must be mercury-free, intended for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict protocols for any functional mercury inclusion. The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Quantity: 3 units (reduced from 25)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: March 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
- No drawings or technical data are available for this item.
- Surplus/new surplus/new manufactured surplus suppliers must include a surplus material certificate with their quote.
- Offerors who are not the manufacturer must state the OEM (cage code) and part number.
- Authorized distributors must provide proof of authorization on company letterhead.
- Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices through PIEE-WAWF is mandatory.
- Vendors are encouraged to register for the Electronic Document Access (EDA) web tool at https://piee.eb.mil/ and provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg for automated notifications.
Additional Notes
RFID is only required if the Ship To code is listed at the DFARS 252.211-7006 website at the time of shipment. Currently, no locations require passive RFID tagging.