59--DATA TRANSFER UNIT
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 Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has published an Award Notice for the procurement of DATA TRANSFER UNIT spares. This award was made through a sole-source justification to Mercury Mission Systems (0AZ36), citing that they are the only approved manufacturer capable of meeting the agency's requirements.
Scope of Work
The procurement involves DATA TRANSFER UNITS, with a total quantity of 144 units. Specific part numbers include N0038323X1985 (QTY. 45), N0038324X2754 (QTY. 51), and N0038325X2053 (QTY. 48 - NAVAIR portion). The place of performance is Torrance, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (based on a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition)
- Period of Performance End: July 29, 2027
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as a significant procurement.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Notice Published: May 11, 2026
Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, there were no proposal submission or evaluation criteria for competitive bidders.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The justification for this sole-source award is based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1), which permits awards when only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. Mercury Mission Systems (0AZ36) was identified as the sole approved manufacturer due to proprietary design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted, and no other sources expressed interest. NAVSUP WSS will continue to encourage vendors with the necessary expertise to submit technical data packages for source approval to promote future competition.