RECEIVER,INFRARED
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of a RECEIVER, INFRARED, which is a component of the 5"/54-Caliber Gun Mount MK45. This opportunity involves strict manufacturing, quality assurance, and configuration control requirements, including the use of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Offers are due by April 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and design of the RECEIVER, INFRARED in accordance with drawing 5363459 cage 53711 and all associated drawings and specifications. Key requirements include physical identification per MIL-STD-130, and adherence to MIL-STD-973 Short Form procedures for configuration control. The Government will provide Master Phototools (Artwork) for drawing 5181688 and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), specifically the Transmitter Assembly, Infrared Light, Modulated (P/N 5181698, NSN 7H-5850-01-168-8212), which must be returned upon contract completion.
Quality Assurance & Testing
Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, maintaining an inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government (e.g., MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 certification). The solicitation mandates First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT) procedures and approvals, including submission of test procedures and reports (DD Form 1423). Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington Navy Yard, DC, United States
Additional Notes
An amendment (2.02.SPRMM1-26-Q-HB21-0001.PDF) extended the offer due date and revised/deleted several clauses, including FAR 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.209-6, and 52.209-11. Offerors must submit invoices and receiving reports electronically via PIEE-WAWF. Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item, with proof required upon submission. Inspection and acceptance will be at the source, with POC DAVID.T.SEROTKIN@DLA.MIL.