Antenna,transponder

DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes under RFQ SPE7M526Q1061 for 10 transponder antennas (NSN 5985-01-318-8860, PSC 5985), with quotes due October 14, 2026 through DIBBS. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," but the attached RFQ, as summarized by GovTribe, limits eligibility to contractors holding US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA authorization to access export-controlled data, because the item is marked as ITAR/EAR-controlled technical data.

The same summary names approved sources as Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 79RG9, P/N 123SCAV7200) and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 00752, P/N DMNI86-1-1; CAGE 82340, P/N NI86-1-1). The summary also states that award may occur before the solicitation return date under Special Emergency Procurement Authority.

Line 0001 requires delivery within 267 days after award, FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination. Per the attachment summary, materials ship to DLA Distribution San Diego, 3581 Cummings Road, San Diego, CA 92136-3581, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129. The procurement incorporates DFARS clauses covering covered defense information safeguarding, cyber incident reporting, the covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibition, counterfeit electronic parts detection, and electronic parts sourcing. Payment runs through Wide Area Workflow using invoice and receiving report documentation. Product verification testing may be invoked at the contracting officer's discretion.