SCS Phase Shifter Assy

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks 14 units of Phase Shifter Assembly (NSN 6125-00-838-7075) under a total small business set-aside, with proposals due July 23, 2026. The most recent amendment, effective July 8, extends the solicitation close date to July 22 and adjusts production article lead time to 300 days after Functional Approval.

This is a restricted solicitation limited to qualified sources only. Offerors must either hold prior qualification or submit qualification packages per clause 52.209-1 and the Manufacturing Qualification Requirement attachment; the estimated cost and timeline for qualification testing are $19,000 and 90 days respectively. Offerors may not be denied the opportunity to submit offers if they can demonstrate qualification capability before contract award, though award will not be delayed for qualification completion.

The solicitation offers two bidding options: Bid A requires a First Article with testing and approval before production (1 first article plus 13 production units) with first article delivery due within 300 calendar days and production articles within 120 calendar days after Functional Approval; Bid B requires no first article testing (14 production units) with delivery by July 1, 2026. Government quality assurance inspection and acceptance occurs at destination (Barstow, California). Delivery is FOB Origin.

The NAICS code is 335312, Motor and Generator Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Place of performance is not specified in the source; first article delivery is to Eglin Air Force Base, 5001 Site C-6 Road, Freeport, Florida 32439-2607, with Jeremy Nelson listed as point of contact. Contract carries a DO: A7 rating for national defense use under BDSA regulations.

Required deliverables include a First Article Test Plan (CDRL A001) due 30 days before testing, First Article Test Report (CDRL A002) signed by contractor and government representative, and Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CDRL A005) due within 30 days of award. First article testing occurs at 122 MHz frequency with DCMA present. All engineering data is Distribution Statement D, restricted to DoD and US DoD contractors; foreign disclosure requires Foreign Disclosure Office approval.

Pricing is the primary evaluation factor with all other factors combined being significantly less important.