RECEIVER,INFRARED
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 RECEIVER, INFRARED components, part of the 5"/54-Caliber Gun Mount MK45. This opportunity requires adherence to specific manufacturing, quality, and configuration control standards. An amendment has extended the response deadline. Offers are now due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture of RECEIVER, INFRARED components in accordance with drawing 5363459 (cage 53711) and associated specifications. Key aspects include:
- Master Phototools (Artwork): Provided by the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, LOUISVILLE DETACHMENT, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER.
- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Includes a Transmitter Assembly, Infrared Light, Modulated (P/N 5181698, NSN 7H-5850-01-168-8212), which must be returned within 15 days post-contract completion.
- Marking: Items must be identified per MIL-STD-130.
- Testing: Requires First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test procedures and approvals, with non-destructive FAT on one unit.
- Configuration Control: Governed by MIL-STD-973 Short Form procedures, with specific tailoring notes.
- Qualification: Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time (extended by amendment)
- Published: April 13, 2026
- Product Service Code: 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment)
Quality Assurance
Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an inspection/quality system per MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002. Government approval is required for First Article Test Procedures and Production Lot Test Procedures and Reports.
Submission & Contact
Quotes must be submitted electronically via PIEE-WAWF. Offerors must specify any exceptions to solicitation requirements. Contact DAVID.T.SEROTKIN@DLA.MIL for follow-up communications and inquiries.