Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)
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 Warner Robins, GA has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS). This action supports the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) by securing spares and repairs for various National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to JHMCS. The award is for the first year of a six-year requirements contract, with Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC (TDE) identified as the sole source. This justification was published on April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers:
- Procurement and repair of JHMCS consumable and Depot Level Reparable (DLR) spares.
- Sustainment support for the JHMCS weapon system, including platforms, Shop Replacement Units (SRUs), and Line Replacement Units (LRUs).
- Initial requirements include 1 consumable and 4 DLR items, with potential for additional items over the contract period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Follow-on Firm Fixed Price Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: 72 months (3-year Basic Ordering Period + three 1-year Ordering Periods), with an option for a 6-month extension.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but referenced as being negotiated.
- Place of Performance: Torrance, CA
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole-source justification, not a solicitation for proposals. The action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC (TDE) is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source possessing the necessary technical data, facilities, test equipment, and expertise. The government does not have the technical data required to support competition.
Additional Notes
Market research, including a Sources Sought Synopsis, confirmed no other qualified sources. TDE has declined requests to sell proprietary data, which creates a barrier to future competition. The government plans to continue synopsizing future requirements and assessing TDE's willingness to sell technical data.