Kuwait Deferred OPTEMPO Spares, Sole Source to Raytheon
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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 Huntsville, AL is issuing a sole source solicitation (SPRRA2-26-R-0079) for Kuwait Deferred Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO) Spares in support of the PATRIOT Weapon System. This acquisition is restricted to Raytheon Company (Cage Code: 05716) under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), citing only one responsible source. The effort includes manufacturing, integration, inspection, and testing of these spares.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of specific spare parts to support the PATRIOT Missile System Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Kuwait. This will be placed on an existing indefinite delivery requirements (IDR) contract (SPRRA2-25-D-0016).
Key Spares (detailed in Attachment 0001_Kuwait Deferred Spares List.xlsx):
- CLIN 0001 (Comms Spares): Includes 8 distinct items such as lightning arresters, missile guidance consoles, display cables, communication patch panels, LCD monitors, and laptop install sets. Quantities range from 1 to 12 units.
- CLIN 0002 (Unclass Spares): Includes 30 distinct items such as ruggedized computer systems, FOC panel assemblies, lightning arresters, display monitors, various cables, surge arrestors, HELIAX cable kits, telephones, and DAGR memory batteries. Quantities range from 1 to 15 units.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: SPRRA2-26-R-0079
- NAICS Code: 336419 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 1430 (Guided Missile Remote Control Systems)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Place of Performance: Andover, MA, United States
Response & Contact
- Response Due: May 26, 2026
- Contact: Ava Lowman, Contract Specialist, ava.lowman@dla.mil
- Action for Other Firms: Firms that recognize and can produce the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval for future solicitations. Requests for solicitation from foreign firms must be processed through their respective embassies.