Circuit card assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 99 Circuit Card Assemblies (with a maximum quantity of 198) for the Precision Analog Test Instrument (PATI) on the Next Generation Automatics Test Set (NGATS) module. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a source-controlled procurement specifically for Teradyne (CAGE: 23350), which is currently the only known source with the requisite technical and engineering expertise to manufacture these specialized electronic components. The government does not currently possess the technical data or detailed drawings necessary for competitive procurement, which means potential vendors will need to undergo a qualification testing and evaluation process to become an approved source. Interested manufacturers must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package and complete comprehensive qualification testing. The current opportunity is not an open solicitation, and qualifying as an approved source does not guarantee future business.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, and there are no explicit award value ranges mentioned. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334412 for Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing and PSC Category 5998 for Electrical and Electronic Assemblies. The critical timeline for this opportunity includes a posting date of March 20, 2025, with responses due by April 3, 2025. Potential vendors should review the Source Approval Program guidelines available on the TACOM Army website to understand the detailed requirements for qualification. While Teradyne is currently the primary source for these circuit card assemblies, the government appears to be seeking to expand potential manufacturing sources through this source approval process.