Mini-Mutes Synthesizer, Electri

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure three Mini-Mutes Synthesizers (NSN 5895-01-318-1786) through a restricted solicitation targeting three qualified sources: Elbitamerica, Inc., Crane Electronics, and Lockheed Martin. The procurement requires an extensive manufacturing qualification process, estimated to cost $13,000 and take approximately 30 days, with contractors needing to submit a comprehensive prequalification package and first article test report. Key contract requirements include domestic origin compliance, mandatory unique item identification, and rigorous cybersecurity and supply chain traceability documentation. The evaluation will prioritize pricing, with the government reserving the right to negotiate delivery schedules and assess supplier performance risks through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Contractors must submit their initial documentation by June 21, 2025, with a first article test to be conducted at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and involves procuring 5 total units: 1 first article test unit and 4 production units. The contract expects delivery by August 13, 2027, and will be executed as a firm-fixed price contract. The total procurement is associated with contract number PD20202500755-00 and falls under the NAICS category 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Potential contractors must navigate complex export control restrictions, with severe penalties for unauthorized data dissemination, including potential fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment. The technical documentation includes comprehensive engineering data with specific distribution limitations, requiring approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office for release to foreign-owned entities. The contract will be administered through the 415 Supply Chain Management Squadron at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.