59--MODEM,COMMUNICATION

SOL #: SPRPA126QUA23Pre-Solicitation

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

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412)

PSC

Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware (5998)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3e5b1b80eec14aa5b9c8f7bf915d9c8f/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 30, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 8:30 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 Presolicitation for MODEM, COMMUNICATION (NSN 0R-5998-017079305-P8, REF NR 1000398399), with a quantity of 2 EA. This is identified as a Critical Application Item (CAI), requiring FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag. The solicitation is being issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). Responses are due by March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the procurement of two (2) MODEM, COMMUNICATION units. Key requirements include:

FAA Certification: Parts must be FAA-Certified and possess an FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag.
Critical Application Item (CAI): This designation implies stringent quality and reliability standards.
New Material Only: Only newly manufactured spares will be accepted; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation
Product Service Code: 5998 - Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: March 13, 2026
Delivery: FOB Origin

Requirements & Eligibility

Approved Sources: Offers from sources not approved by the government will be deemed technically unacceptable.
Distributors: Distributors of approved sources must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on source letterhead, to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal.
Clauses: DLAD clause 52.?-9004 (Product Verification Testing) and DFARS clause 252.242-7005 (Contractor Business Systems) are incorporated by reference.
Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.