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TRANSPONDER,SONAR SPE4A726R0458

Solicitation SPE4A726R0458 Copied Notice ID 6bb2ee8921434a38b40706662c30e655 Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — DLA AVIATION
SAM.gov
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
Deadline
Mar 02, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
334290
PSC
5845

Summary

AI-generated · Feb 26, 2026

Identify capable sources to manufacture a sonar transponder (NSN 5845-015442032) with part numbers 166936-08, 8501569-1, and DK140. Four approved suppliers exist: GE Aviation Systems LLC, Electrodynamics Inc, Dukane Seacom, and Radiant Power Corp. This market research is intended to determine the procurement method and whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or pursued through full and open competition, potentially with multiple awards. No drawings are available, and there is no solicitation at this time.

Submit a tailored capability statement and basic company information (including contact details and ownership type), plus documentation demonstrating the ability to perform new manufacture, including procurement of parts, manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping, as well as supply chain management, logistics planning, long-lead-time parts, and risk mitigation. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, outline the administrative and management structure. The requirement contemplates a minimum of 74 to a maximum of 300 units, with unit pricing to be set at contract award. Responses are voluntary and should be emailed by the stated deadline.

TRANSPONDER,SONAR The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 5845-015442032; TRANSPONDER,SONAR. There are four approved sources of supply: GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC 35351 P/N 166936-08; ELECTRODYNAMICS INC 10236 P/N 8501569-1; DUKANE SEACOM, INC. 94970 P/N DK140; RADIANT POWER CORP 1MXA1 P/N DK140. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334290. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Drawings are not available. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by March 2, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed Montana.Kipp@dla.mil. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Montana Kipp. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award. The specific requirement for this effort is below: Part Number Nomenclature NSN Estimated Requirement 166936-08; 8501569-1; DK140 TRANSPONDER,SONAR 5845-015442032 MIN 74 MAX 300

From Sources Sought posted on Feb 25, 2026

NSN: 5845-015442032; TRANSPONDER,SONAR; IQC: 1000214215; Issue Date: 03/17/26; Closing Date: 04/17/26 This solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period. This procurement is unrestricted. Certified Cost and Pricing Data may be required based on dollar value. EEO clearance is not required. There is no surge requirement. Progress Payments are not authorized for this procurement. This is a critical application item. There is a Government FAT requirement. Higher level applies. Material is hazardous. The Supplier Performance Risk System applies. Price, Past Performance and Delivery will be equally weighted. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This request is for a written quote. Please submit offers in writing. The solicitation issue date will be 03/17/2026 with a closing date on 04/17/2026. --------- DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 YEARS Estimated Annual Demand Quantity: 300 EA Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 74 EA Maximum Delivery Order Quantity: 300 EA GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LLC 35351 P/N 166936-08 ELECTRODYNAMICS INC 10236 P/N 8501569-1 DUKANE SEACOM, INC. 94970 P/N DK140 RADIANT POWER CORP 1MXA1 P/N DK140 FOB: Origin Inspection/Acceptance: Origin Delivery Schedule: 211 FAT 331 AFAA Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Annual updates to suppliers' registration will be required. For registration procedures and information, visit the World Wide Web at http://www.sam.gov A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board Systems at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the same issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Request for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations". To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered.

From Presolicitation posted on Mar 02, 2026

Notice history

2
  1. Sources Sought Posted Feb 25, 2026
  2. Presolicitation LATEST Posted Mar 02, 2026
    • Description: Description was updated
    • Notice Type: Sources SoughtPresolicitation
    • Response Deadline: Mar 02, 2026Mar 17, 2026

Details

Solicitation number SPE4A726R0458
Notice ID 6bb2ee8921434a38b40706662c30e655
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 5845
NAICS 334290
Archive date Mar 17, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

1
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Contacts

primary
Montana Kipp

Email

Phone

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
DLA AVIATION
DLA AV RICHMOND
DLA AVIATION

Dates

Posted Feb 25, 2026 5 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Mar 02, 2026 5 months ago