59--MODEM,COMMUNICATION
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) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued Solicitation SPRPA1-26-Q-UA23 for MODEM, COMMUNICATION (Product Service Code 5998). This opportunity is for Critical Application Items (CAI), with the required quantity recently increased from 2 to 4 units. Offers are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 4 each MODEM, COMMUNICATION units, which are designated as Critical Application Items (CAI). Offerors must provide newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted. An FAA certificate is not applicable for this requirement, as the part is not commercial and is a critical CAI component.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Notice Identifier: SPRPA1-26-Q-UA23 (amended by SPRPA1-26-Q-UA230001 and SPRPA1-26-Q-UA230002)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 13, 2026 (latest amendment)
Key Requirements & Submission
- Source Approval: Offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit an authorized distributor letter on source letterhead with their proposal.
- Quality: A Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) applies.
- Inspection: Government inspection and acceptance at the source may incorporate DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing.
- Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, using Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) and Invoice 2in1.
- Proposal Submission: Electronic versions should be emailed to SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL in lieu of fax.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). A warranty of 12 months applies, with 45 days after discovery of defect. Various clauses apply, including Buy American, Equal Opportunity, and Item Unique Identification and Valuation.