59--WIRING HARNESS,BRAN

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is acquiring 6 Branched Wiring Harnesses (NSN 5995-01-723-1477) for the Z9N – Aircraft, F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler). This is a sole-source acquisition from Raytheon Company (CAGE 4U884), justified under FAR 6.302-1 for Other Than Full and Open Competition. The acquisition value is estimated to be between $900,000 and $20,000,000.

Scope of Work

• Supply: Wiring Harness, Branched
• NSN/P/N: 5995-01-723-1477
• Quantity: 6 Each
• End Item: Z9N – Aircraft, F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler)
• Requirement: The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity, as the approved source retains essential data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
• Quantity: Fixed at 6 units, no option
• Estimated Value: Over $900,000 to $20,000,000 (requiring Competition Advocate approval)

Eligibility / Set-Aside

• This is a sole-source acquisition to Raytheon Company (CAGE 4U884), identified as the only known source with the capability and approval.
• DLA Land and Maritime encourages vendors interested in becoming an approved source to contact the Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil.
• The solicitation contains DLAD Procurement Note L04, which describes the process for submitting an alternate offer on the current procurement and requesting evaluation of an alternate product's technical acceptability for future procurements.

Submission & Evaluation

• The acquisition will be synopsized on or about October 2, 2025, for a period of 15 days.
• The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days.
• A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed prices and/or historical prices paid.
• Certified cost or pricing data may be requested.

Additional Notes

• This is the first time buy of this NSN, with no prior justification available.
• Market research included a Sources Sought Notice (posted Sept 22, 2025, for 5 business days, yielding no results) and a market survey (conducted Sept 22, 2025, contacting Raytheon Company).