SPRWA125Q0005 e-3 AIC-28
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA125Q0005
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5996 Amplifiers
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure 5 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifiers (NSN 5996-01-600-0981) for the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), a critical advanced communication system. The original equipment manufacturer for this specialized component is Astronics, with a unique part number 255-402. The solicitation (SPRWA1-25-Q-0005) will be posted on SAM.gov on March 31, 2025, with quotations due by May 1, 2025. Vendors must comply with specific requirements including ISO 9001-2015 quality standards, Buy American Act provisions, and unique item identification tracking. Potential bidders are required to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, with the government indicating that all responsible sources may compete.
The procurement is not set aside for small businesses, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees in the NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, and Nautical System Manufacturing. The contract will be a firm fixed-price acquisition with delivery required within 180 calendar days after award. Shipping will be F.O.B. Origin to DLA Distribution in Warner Robins, Georgia, with inspection occurring at the point of origin. The amplifiers will be sourced from Astronics (CAGE code 3E2Y8), and the packaging must meet strict military standards including heat treatment and specific marking requirements. Unique transportation and packaging specifications are detailed in accompanying documentation, including precise wooden packaging material treatments to prevent invasive species transmission.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This requirement is for the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier on the E-3 E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). This is part of the advanced communication systems, enabling secure and reliable communication with other aircraft, ground stations, and command centers. Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Astronics, which was developed specifically for the E-3’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement.
A copy of the solicitation will be available on 1 April 2025 RFQ SPRWA1-25-Q-0005 posted to SAM/gov for 30 days closing 1 May 2025. The Government intends to solicit 5996-01-600-0981 255-402 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifiers QTY: 5ea from Cage 3E2Y8 Astronics.
IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency
Update #1 ·
This requirement is for the AIC-28 Public Address Amplifier on the E-3 E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). This is part of the advanced communication systems, enabling secure and reliable communication with other aircraft, ground stations, and command centers. Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Astronics, which was developed specifically for the E-3’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement.
A copy of the solicitation will be available on 31 March 2025 RFQ SPRWA1-25-Q-0005 posted to SAM/gov for 30 days closing 1 May 2025. The Government intends to solicit 5996-01-600-0981 255-402 AIC-28 Public Address Amplifiers QTY: 5ea from Cage 3E2Y8 Astronics.
IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 4073185_PKGRQMT_REPORT.pdf | ||
| SPRWA125Q00025.pdf | ||
| 4073187_TRNSPDATA_REPORT.pdf |
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