Transmitter, liquid QU

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for 19 each of liquid transmitter units, NSN 6680-01-492-3125, under Request for Quotation SPE4A527T2446 issued by DLA office SPE4A5, with quotes due November 13, 2026. The procurement is a Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to WOSB offerors.

Delivery is required within 171 days on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination. Per the solicitation file summary, delivery is to DLA Distribution New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS. The item is specification-controlled, manufactured by Gems Sensors Inc. (CAGE 04034, P/N 180805), and designated a critical application item. Since 2015, awards for this item have ranged from $1,834 to $3,922 per unit across multiple vendors. The solicitation is an auto-evaluation buy, and the file states it may be a candidate for automated award unless first article test requirements apply.

Compliance requirements include DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program), a Berry Amendment threshold reduced to $150,000, and a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. The item requires Item Unique Identification per MIL-STD-130 and packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E with no mercury in preservation materials. Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331, and no additive manufacturing products are authorized unless specifically approved. Small business representations and certifications are required for all offerors, including joint venture participants, and offerors must certify they will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services. The PSC is 6680.