UMTE COUPLER, ROTARY, RADI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for supplies, identified by Solicitation Number SPRHA5-26-Q-0451. The government is procuring items with a NAICS code of 334220 and a size standard of 1,250 employees. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Diamond Antenna & Microwave (CAGE: 01882) and Space Machine & Engineering Corp. (CAGE: 25531). Interested parties must submit a qualification package to become a qualified source.

• The schedule section indicates "SEE SCHEDULE" for detailed requirements.

• Item No. 0001: Quantity 2, Unit EA. This item is a "COUPLER, ROTARY, RADI" with NSN 5985-01-507-4229 FD.

• Item No. 0002: Not Separately Priced (NSP). This item requires a "Counterfeit Prevention Plan" (CDRL A005).

• IUID Required: Yes.

• Physical Item Markings: IAW MIL-STD-130.

• Packaging and Marking: Shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129, and ASTM-D-3951 as applicable.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Generally at destination (Final), except for Item No. 0002 which requires inspection/acceptance report: Receiving Report Required.

• Delivery: F.O.B. Destination for Item No. 0001. F.O.B. Origin, Prepaid Freight for Item No. 0002.

• Contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price.

• The contractor agrees to hold offered prices firm for 120 days.

• Delivery for Item No. 0001 is by "SEE SCHEDULE".

• Delivery for Item No. 0002 is by "31 OCT 2026" (Required Delivery) and "30 Calendar Days" (Proposed Delivery).

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5A) on or before the close of business on 20 APR 2026.

• Evaluation criteria are primarily "Price or Cost", with all other factors being "Significantly Less Important than Cost or Price".

• Offers will be evaluated based on the factors listed in descending order of importance.

• This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources: Diamond Antenna & Microwave and Space Machine & Engineering Corp.

• Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.

• Solicitation approved for U.S. Contractors Only.

• Additional provisions and representations are not attached.

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable and authorized.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost to the Government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the Rotary Joint, Waveguide (NSN: 5985-01-507-4229, P/N: SC5985-0230-1) for the UMTE application. It details the criteria potential sources must meet to be considered qualified.

• Prequalification Notice/Sources Sought: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.
• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection Capabilities: Offerors must certify they have or can access necessary resources and make them available for government evaluation.
• Data Verification: A complete data package, including drawings and specifications (e.g., DRS drawing SC5985-0230), must be verified.
• Manufacture/Process Verification: The item must be manufactured to ESA-approved standards, complying with UID requirements. Offerors must provide data showing quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerors must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and a complete test report post-testing. The government may inspect testing processes.
• Estimated Qualification Cost: Approximately $15,000 for testing and evaluation.
• Estimated Qualification Time: Approximately 60 days.
• Qualification Time Limitation: Offerors can demonstrate qualification before the award date; award will not be delayed for this purpose.
• Proposal Evaluation: Offerors must be fully qualified before contract award. Approval as a source does not guarantee award.
• Source Qualification Waiver Criteria (QWC): Specific criteria (QWC1-QWC6) allow for waivers of qualification requirements based on prior supply, qualification of similar items, or existing qualifications.

This document is critical for any vendor intending to bid on opportunities requiring this specific Rotary Joint, Waveguide. It clearly defines the mandatory qualification steps, documentation, testing, and timelines that must be successfully completed to be eligible for contract award. Bidders must assess their capabilities against these requirements and factor the qualification process, associated costs, and timelines into their bid strategy.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that provides a record of engineering drawings and related data for a specific item. It serves to inform potential bidders about the available or required technical documentation associated with the opportunity.

• Item: Coupler, Rotary, Radi
• Part Number/Reference: SC5985-0230-1
• NSN: 5985015074229FD
• Description: Rotary Joint, U-Style Waveguide, WR-137
• Data Tech: Lawson, Brian D
• Manufacturer: DRS ICAS, LLC
• Revision: 1
• Date: 13 JAN 2026

This EDL indicates that specific engineering data, such as drawings for a "Rotary Joint, U-Style Waveguide, WR-137," is associated with this opportunity. Bidders should review this list to understand the technical documentation requirements or availability for the item being procured. The "FURNISHED METHOD CODE LEGEND" provides information on how this data is supplied (e.g., furnished with solicitation, government document, etc.). Note that release of this data to foreign entities is dependent on approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, marking, and shipment of materials for the U.S. Air Force.

• Adherence to various military standards (MIL-STD) and ASTM standards for packaging, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and MIL-STD-129 for military marking.

• Requirements for international trade wood packaging materials to comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15).

• Specific procedures for handling and packaging of electrostatic sensitive devices.

• Use of Item Type Storage Code (ITSC) as a packaging data element.

• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.

• Strict compliance with regulations for hazardous materials, including ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, and IMDG codes.

• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.

• Use of the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) for packaging requirements.

• Procedures for handling reusable containers and reporting discrepancies.

• Packaging must meet "DOT specification or a United Nation (UN) specification" and be assembled IAW 49 CFR.

• A Competent Authority Approval (CAA) may be required for hazardous materials.

• Contractors must provide a copy of the Contractor's Test Report and signed certification for hazardous material packages.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies worldwide distribution and shipment.

• Compliance with the latest revisions of all referenced standards and regulations.
• Use of the ASSIST website to access specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.
• Contact information for AFSC (406 SCMS/GULAA) is provided for inquiries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies data items to be delivered by a contractor under a contract. It outlines the specific data requirements, including titles, subtitles, and associated contract references.

• Data Item Title: Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP)
• Data Item Number: DI-MISC-81832
• Contract Reference: FD20202600451-00
• Requiring Office: 415 SCMS/GUEA
• Delivery Requirements: The Counterfeit Prevention Plan is due within 30 days of contract award. Government comments are due within 14 days of receipt, with contractor re-submission due 7 days after receipt of comments.
• Format: Submissions must be in MS Office 2016 or newer format, or PDF.
• Distribution Statement: Distribution is authorized to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only, with other requests referred to OO-ALC/ AFMC 415 SCMS/GUEA.
• Destruction Notice: Information must be destroyed in a manner that prevents disclosure or reconstruction.

This CDRL details a specific deliverable required from the contractor: a Counterfeit Prevention Plan. Bidders should note the detailed requirements for the plan's content (referencing SAE AS5553), submission deadlines, format, and distribution limitations. This information is crucial for understanding the full scope of contractual obligations related to data delivery.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides engineering instructions for the manufacture of a specific part (Part Number: SC5985-0230-1, National Stock Number: 5985-01-507-4229FD).

• Specifications and Standards: Lists specifications and standards to be used in lieu of indicated data. Substitutions require prior approval from the cognizant engineering activity.
• Deviations: Deviations from specifications in control drawings are not authorized without prior approval.
• Engineering Review: System Engineer retains rights to review and accept discrepant items. Deviations from engineering drawings require submission for review.
• Contractor Certification: Prior to contract award, contractors must certify full compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Unique Identification (UID): Specifies UID application per MIL-STD-130, including requirements for human-readable and machine-readable 2D matrix markings, CAGE code, Part Number, and Serial Number. Label material must match the drawing specification.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the manufacturing requirements, compliance obligations, and specific marking/labeling standards for the part. It highlights the need for adherence to specified technical data and the process for handling any deviations or substitutions. Contractors must ensure they can meet these requirements and provide the necessary certification.