SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMP
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) Aviation is justifying a sole-source acquisition for a "SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMP" (NSN/PN: 6685-01-077-5259). This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition restricts the procurement to RDF CORP (CAGE: 02009), as no other capable sources were identified after market research. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is the "SENSOR, AMBIENT TEMP" (NSN/PN: 6685-01-077-5259). The estimated annual quantity is 102 units (EAD/MAX). The acquisition falls under Product Service Code 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Estimated Value: Implied to be over $10 million, requiring multiple levels of approval.
- Published Date: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to a single source, RDF CORP (CAGE: 02009), under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisitions from only one or a limited number of sources. A Sources Sought notice posted on March 13, 2026, yielded no responses, indicating no other vendors expressed interest or capability.
Justification & Evaluation
The justification states that technical data is either unavailable or cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the available data reflects the minimum needs of the Government. This document serves as a justification for the sole-source award, not a request for proposals.
Additional Notes
Acquisitions exceeding $15 million require a technical certification. The DLA is actively working to overcome barriers to competition for future acquisitions by encouraging interested manufacturers to submit approval packages.