59--PEDESTAL,ANTENNA
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation for PEDESTAL, ANTENNA (NSN 7R-5985-015982956-CB, REF NR 300A382-2). This requirement is for 9 units with delivery FOB Origin. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 due to the unavailability of data for competitive acquisition.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 9 units of PEDESTAL, ANTENNA (NSN 7R-5985-015982956-CB, REF NR 300A382-2). Delivery is specified as FOB Origin. The description indicates that the necessary data for competitive acquisition is not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, and it's not possible to draft adequate specifications for a competitive solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 5985 - Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
- Response Due (Sole Source Interest): April 20, 2026 (45 days after publication for proposals/capability statements)
- Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): March 20, 2026 (15 days after publication for commercial item capability)
Evaluation
This notice is an intent to award a contract to a single source under FAR 6.302-1. However, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The government's decision not to compete based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
The government has determined, based on market research, not to use FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may still identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. For technical documents, interested parties can obtain Military and Federal Specifications and Standards from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/) or by contacting the DODSSP ASSIST Help Desk.