Sources sought 2 NSN LTC CM25265005

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is conducting market research to identify alternative sources capable of manufacturing antenna items classified under NSN 5985012639905. This sources sought pre-solicitation is designed to evaluate the competitive landscape and identify potential contractors prior to issuing a formal solicitation for a Long-Term Contract (LTC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Interested companies must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities equivalent to or superior to the Original Equipment Manufacturer standards and submit detailed information through a Market Research Questionnaire within five business days of the posting. The primary evaluation criteria center on manufacturing competency, product quality equivalency, company size and classification, willingness to provide cost or pricing data, and evidence of commercial sales capability. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 9, 2025, with responses due by December 16, 2025. Companies seeking formal approval as qualified sources are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Program, with all technical documentation available through reference folder MR014348504.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and currently identifies three incumbent suppliers: AVIATECH CORPORATION (CAGE 54520, P/N 21-20-06), BAE FLIGHT SYSTEMS INC (CAGE 8B676, P/N DSK-9-04164), and DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (CAGE 55635, P/N FVL10-600). The market research indicates an estimated annual demand of 147 units for the subject NSN, which falls under NAICS Code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, as the government is primarily gathering supplier capability and market intelligence data. Prospective contractors should submit source information, manufacturer locations, and points of contact to Brandon Corbitt at Brandon.Corbitt@dla.mil. The anticipated contract structure includes a three-year base period with option years, though final contract terms will be detailed in the formal solicitation following this market research phase.