AZIMUTH INDICATOR
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) Weapons Support (Columbus) has issued an Award Notice for the acquisition of 15 Azimuth Indicators (NSN 5895-01-556-9538). This Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Quantity contract was awarded on an unrestricted basis following a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&OFC). The Azimuth Indicators are critical navigational instruments for the LAV-25A2's fire control system.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 15 units of the Azimuth Indicator (NSN 5895-01-556-9538), classified as a commercial item. These indicators are essential navigational instruments used in aviation and marine applications to determine terrestrial bearing, specifically for the LAV-25A2's fire control system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Quantity
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition. The original solicitation was a 100% small business set-aside but was dissolved and resolicited as unrestricted.
- Primary Source: BEI Precision Systems & Space Company (CAGE 12050). Dealers of BEI Precision were solicited.
- Authority: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&OFC) citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1.
Justification & Market Research
Market research included contact with BEI Precision (OEM) and Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT), a small business dealer. A Sources Sought Notice posted from February 24, 2026, to March 6, 2026, received no responses. The acquisition was synopsized around March 19, 2026, for 7 days, and the solicitation was posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 15 days.
Additional Notes
The solicitation included DLAD Procurement Note L04, detailing the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting evaluation of technical acceptability. DLA encourages vendors interested in becoming an approved source for this item to contact the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Source Approval Monitor. The primary contact for this opportunity is Cerita Sellers at Cerita.Sellers@dla.mil or (614) 693-0042.