Beacon, distress
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0380
- Agency
- Aviation Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Montana Kipp montana.kipp@dla.mil (804) 279-3594
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking offers for distress beacon equipment, specifically the ACR Electronics, Inc. GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I model, under an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a 5-year base period. This is an unrestricted procurement open to all responsible sources, and suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with annual updates required. The solicitation will be issued on February 11, 2026, with a closing date for offers on March 12, 2026, and interested vendors should direct questions and submit proposals through the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. The evaluation will equally weight price, past performance, and delivery as determining factors, with certified cost and pricing data potentially required for submission. This item is classified as critical application equipment and is subject to the Supplier Performance Risk System, indicating the strategic importance of reliable supply.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and does not require EEO clearance or authorize progress payments. ACR Electronics, Inc. is identified as the current incumbent contractor through their GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I distress beacon (NSN 5820-016676007). The estimated annual demand is 82 units, with minimum delivery order quantities of 21 units and maximum quantities of 82 units per order, establishing a potential contract value range based on individual pricing submissions. Delivery is required within 90 days after receipt of order (DARO) with FOB Origin terms and inspection/acceptance at destination, providing suppliers with a clear performance timeline and logistics framework for fulfilling government requirements over the 5-year contract period.
Notice text
NSN: 5820-016676007; BEACON,DISTRESS; IQC: 1000221508; Issue Date: 02/11/2026; Closing Date: 03/12/2026
This solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period. This procurement is unrestricted. Certified Cost and Pricing Data may be required. EEO clearance is not required. There is not a surge requirement. Progress Payments are not authorized for this procurement. This is a critical application item.
The Supplier Performance Risk System applies. Price, Past Performance and Delivery will be equally weighted. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This request is for a written quote. Please submit offers in writing. The solicitation issue date will be 02/11/2026 with a closing date on 03/12/2026.
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DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 YEARS
Estimated Annual Demand Quantity: 82 EA
Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 21 EA
Maximum Delivery Order Quantity: 82 EA
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 18560 P/N 2853 GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I
FOB: Origin
Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
Delivery Schedule: 90 DARO
Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Annual updates to suppliers' registration will be required. For registration procedures and information, visit the World Wide Web at http://www.sam.gov
A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board Systems at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the same issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Request for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations". 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. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SYNOPSIS.doc | DOC document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon, distress | Award Notice | |
| Beacon, distress | Award Notice | |
| Beacon, distress | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Beacon, distress | Pre-Solicitation |
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