Kuwait Deferred OPTEMPO Spares, Sole Source to Raytheon
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of Defense, DLA Aviation at Huntsville, AL, has issued a Solicitation for Kuwait Deferred OPTEMPO Spares, designated as a Sole Source to Raytheon. This effort aims to procure specific spare parts to support the PATRIOT Weapon System Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for Kuwait Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The resulting contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Pricing (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) type. Proposals are due July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing a detailed list of spare parts for CLIN 0001 (Comms Spares) and CLIN 0002 (Unclass Spares). Key items include lightning arresters, missile guidance consoles, display cables, communication patching panels, laptop installation sets, and various computer systems. These parts are essential for the operational readiness of the PATRIOT Weapon System GSE.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Pricing (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract (SPRRA2-25-D0016).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to Raytheon, classified as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8).
- Product Service Code: 1430 (Guided Missile Remote Control Systems).
- Place of Performance: Andover, MA, United States.
Key Requirements for Proposal
Offerors must provide pricing for all part numbers detailed in "Attachment 0001_Kuwait Deferred Spares List" and certify their proposal to the specified quantities. A fully supportable cost data substantiating the summary schedule, including labor categories, hours, material/equipment costs, and total cost breakdown, is required. This also includes un-sanitized cost breakdowns in Excel, documentation for indirect expense rates, identification of key business unit personnel and DCMA/DCAA contacts, and an Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) mitigation plan. Compliance with FAR 52.204-24(d)(1) and (d)(2) and DFARS 252.204-7016(c) regarding covered telecommunications equipment is mandatory.
Submission & Timeline
- Intention to Propose: Requested in writing within five (5) business days of the solicitation's publication.
- Proposals Due: July 6, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
- Proposal Validity: Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 180 days from receipt.
- Published Date: May 27, 2026.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Ava Lowman (ava.lowman@dla.mil).
- Contracting Officer/Branch Chief: Anna Phillips (anna.phillips@dla.mil, (256) 214-9734).