MWD - divider, power, radio

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for a Military Power Divider Radio, specifically NSN 5895-01-331-4875, intended for the AN/FPS-132 BPP weapon system. The solicitation (SPRHA3-25-Q-0669) requires contractors to provide one first article test unit and three production units, with a focus on strict manufacturing qualification requirements. Potential offerors must undergo a comprehensive qualification process that includes facility certification, data verification, and rigorous testing, with an estimated testing cost of $19,000 and a 90-day completion timeline. The evaluation will be primarily cost-based, with price being the most important factor, and contractors must submit a pre-contract award qualification article that passes form, fit, and function evaluations. The solicitation requires electronic submission by 30 April 2025, with a 120-day price firm period and delivery expected by 7 December 2026.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and is restricted to US contractors only. Two qualified sources have been identified: RC2 Inc. and DBE Systems Inc. The contract has a NAICS code of 334290 with a size standard of 800 employees, and will be administered by DLA Aviation Ogden at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple units with complex qualification requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for a Counterfeit Prevention Plan and mandates compliance with multiple military standards for packaging, shipping, and technical documentation. Contractors must also adhere to unique identification labeling requirements, including specific guidelines for human-readable and machine-readable labels using standards like MIL-STD-130 and ISO specifications.