59--PEDESTAL,ANT, KA BA
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, intends to award a sole source contract for two (2) Pedestal, Antenna, KA BA units (NSN 7G-5985-016915475). This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as the Government does not possess the necessary data rights, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire them or reverse engineer the part. This is a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the supply of two (2) Pedestal, Antenna, KA BA units, identified by NSN 7G-5985-016915475, Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 001, and Reference Number 3251258-101. Delivery is FOB Origin. The Government does not own the data or rights to the data needed for competitive procurement or repair.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Published: February 18, 2026
- Response Due: March 5, 2026 (for commercial item interest). Proposals/capability statements will be considered if received within 45 days of publication (approximately April 4, 2026).
Response & Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes; however, all responsible sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. The Government will consider proposals received within 45 days of the publication date. A determination not to compete based on responses is at the Government's discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for its solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ethan Lentz at ETHAN.LENTZ@NAVY.MIL or (717)605-2892`.