RADAR TLI
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 Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of RADAR TLI (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment). This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), encouraging accelerated delivery. The resultant award will be a bilateral contract with firm unit and total prices. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the manufacturing and quality requirements for the RADAR TLI, specifically referencing Cage Code 28953, reference number A60-35617. Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Design Changes: Strict procedures for design, material, or part number changes, requiring SPCC Contracting Officer approval for substitutions (except minor Code 1 changes).
- Mercury-Free Requirement: Critical for items intended for submarine/surface ship use. Materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination. Any functional use of metallic mercury requires prior written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer and a "Warning Plate." This requirement flows down to subcontracts.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements and must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208). Government source inspection is required.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ for a buy), resulting in a bilateral contract.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product Service Code: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment).
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: February 18, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Origin; accelerated delivery is encouraged.
- Option: The Government intends to include an option for increased quantity.
Important Information for Offerors
- Traceability: Offerors who are not the manufacturer must provide a letter or official email from the OEM confirming their status as an authorized distributor.
- Verification: Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.
- Document References: Information on obtaining applicable documents like MIL-STD-129 and ISO 9001 is provided, including specific instructions for various types of documents (e.g., "Official Use Only," NOFORN).
- Contact: For inquiries, contact Valentino P. Arena at VALENTINO.P.ARENA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2498.