Bahrain Urgent Critical Spares
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) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for Bahrain Urgent Critical Spares to support the Patriot Missile System. This effort is currently contemplated as a sole-source award to Raytheon (CAGE Code: 05716) under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1). DLA is performing market research to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources and determine if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of Patriot Spares, which will be placed on an existing indefinite delivery requirements type contract (SPRRA2-25-D-0016) in support of the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office. A detailed list of 41 distinct part numbers, including electronic components, assemblies, cables, sensors, switches, and power supplies, is provided in the attached document, "Bahrain Urgent Critical Spares Parts List.xlsx".
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) - Market research is being conducted for future competitive or small business set-aside opportunities.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, by 21:00 ET
- Published: April 13, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334515
- Place of Performance: Andover, MA, United States
Key Requirements
Firms must possess the ability to produce the required item(s) and meet prequalification requirements to be registered as a potential source. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, all aspects of manufacturing/production, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets.
Additional Notes
This SSS is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. Interested businesses, including 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns, are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval by emailing inquiries to the listed Points of Contact: Kimberly S. Thomas (kimberly.thomas@dla.mil) and Mallory Medley (Mallory.Medley@dla.mil).