Inertial Navigation Unit

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking sources capable of providing Inertial Navigation Units (INU with case) under a new five-year long-term contract. This pre-solicitation notice is not an open solicitation and serves to identify potential qualified suppliers for this navigational instrument component. The government requires qualification testing and evaluation as a prerequisite for becoming an approved source, though such approval does not guarantee future business opportunities. Technical data is available for interested parties to review, and suppliers must demonstrate the requisite technical and engineering expertise to meet design space requirements and the Critical Item Product Function Specification for the Inertial Navigation Unit. The response deadline for interested sources is April 21, 2026, and only companies that successfully qualify through the evaluation process will be eligible to compete on future solicitations.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside. The current sole source supplier is Honeywell Inc. (CAGE Code: 0BFA5), which holds source-controlled status for this item due to its exclusive technical capabilities and the government's lack of pertinent technical data and manufacturing specifications necessary for competitive procurement. The requirement calls for a minimum order quantity of 18 units with a maximum of 438 units, identified by National Stock Number 6605-01-578-7163 and part numbers 13023681 and 13050773. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested suppliers should reference the Source Approval Program at https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman for additional information and guidance on the qualification process.