Filter Coupler, WSDC: T-38 Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting offers for the procurement of 63 units of a Filter, Coupler (NSN 5865-01-227-0352), which is designated as a Critical Application Item. This requirement includes First Article Testing and is restricted to two approved manufacturers. The solicitation includes requirements for classified information handling, export control compliance, and a higher-level contract quality system.

Solicitation Description

Filter Coupler, WSDC: T-38 Aircraft

PR 7006308106 is FOB Destination, I/A Origin. NSN 5865-01-227-0352 is a FILTER, COUPLER. This solicitation is for a quantity of 63 each. Solicitation is being solicited as unrestricted, other than full and open. There are two approved sources of supply: MICROWAVE ENGINEERING CORPORATION (06351) P/N 037-003073-002 and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (26916) P/N 037-003073-002. The estimated delivery is 201 days AFAA (after First Article approval). The estimated delivery of the First Article is 120 days ARO.

This NSN is designated as a Critical Application item. Covered Defense Information, Higher Level Contract Quality, Export Control and First Article Testing apply to this procurement. Contractors are required to have access to Classified Data. The Level of Facility Security Clearance and the Level of Safeguarding for Classified Information required is Secret. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is expected on or around April 9, 2025.

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB) from the menu under the tab Solicitations. Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at: http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details
Agency Department of Defense
Solicitation Number SPE4A725R0040
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 03/24/2025
Award Date N/A
Contract Ceiling Value N/A
Competition Type Full and Open / Other than Full and Open
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
Duration 120 days ARO for First Article + 201 days AFAA for production
Contract Type Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s): 333998
All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Size Standard: 700 Employees
Place of Performance:
  • Richmond , VA 23237, United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/ef2a421e3be24079995fee0fe72cf331/view

Filter Coupler, WSDC: T-38 Aircraft Background

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Filter Coupler, WSDC: T-38 Aircraft Requirements

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