INTERFACE UNIT,COMM
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 solicitation for the manufacture and supply of an INTERFACE UNIT,COMM. This is a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) requirement, and award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the INTERFACE UNIT,COMM, specifically design represented by Cage Code 53711, reference number 8804802-1. Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, and packaging must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i)
- Requirement Type: Foreign Military Sale (FMS)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: April 3, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC
Key Requirements & Conditions
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item will be considered. Proof of authorization on company letterhead is required with the offer.
- OEM Information: If not the manufacturer, offerors must state the OEM's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and part number.
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes to production facilities require Contracting Officer approval and a $250 price reduction to cover administrative costs.
- Electronic Submittal: Electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF is required for any resulting order. Contractors are encouraged to register for EDA at https://piee.eb.mil/.
- Document Ordering: Contractors are responsible for obtaining applicable documents, with ordering information provided for DODSSP, Commercial, Ordnance, NOFORN, Nuclear Reactor, and Technical Manuals.
Additional Notes
Offerors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO when contracts/modifications are issued by DLA Weapons Support Mechanicsburg and posted on PIEE-WAWF EDA.