59--RADIO FREQUENCY MAN
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a presolicitation for RADIO FREQUENCY MAN (NSN 7H-5996-016078996), quantity 6 EA. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC (CAGE 06401) as the sole source due to proprietary data rights. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond. General responses are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 6 EA of RADIO FREQUENCY MAN, National Stock Number (NSN) 7H-5996-016078996, with Technical Data Package (TDP) version 006, reference number 60083555-000. Delivery is FOB Origin. The approved source of supply is L3 TECHNOLOGIES INC, CAGE 06401.
Rationale for Sole Source
The Government does not own the data or rights needed to purchase or contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined uneconomical to acquire the data or rights, or to reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Proposed Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 5996 (Amplifiers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- General Interest Response Due: June 19, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Response Due: May 20, 2026 (15 days from publication)
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within the specified deadlines will be considered. The Government will use this information to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, though the decision to not compete remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not applying FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) to this solicitation. However, interested parties may still identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: ANTHONY MELENCHEK
- Email: ANTHONY.MELENCHEK@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (717)550-3091