Labor to Assemble, Test, and Integrate Hardware for Qatar PATRIOT Spares - Sole Source to Raytheon
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify qualified sources for labor to assemble, test, and integrate hardware for Qatar PATRIOT Spares. This effort supports the PATRIOT Radar and Battle Management Command and Control System (BMC4I) for the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) in Qatar. While currently contemplated as a sole-source award to Raytheon, DLA is actively seeking other capable businesses, including all small business categories, to determine potential for future competition. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for labor services to assemble, test, and integrate finished hardware for Qatar PATRIOT spares. This will be placed on an existing subsumable indefinite delivery requirements type contract (SPRRA2-25-D-0016). A detailed list of specific parts requiring associated labor is provided in the attached document, "Spares List_Qatar Spares 2.0_23Mar26.xlsx", which includes Part Numbers, Nomenclature, Unit of Measure, Quantity, and Classification.
Key Requirements & Contractor Responsibilities
Contractors must be capable of successfully performing and complying with all special requirements. This includes recurring and nonrecurring engineering services to become a qualified source, as well as all aspects of the manufacturing/production process. Responsibilities encompass supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334419
- Anticipated Award: Sole Source to Raytheon (CAGE Code: 05716) under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), but seeking other sources.
- Set-Aside: N/A (Market research to identify potential competitive or small business set-aside opportunities).
- Place of Performance: Qatar
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This is solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement, and no funds are available for response preparation. Interested firms, particularly 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small businesses, are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval by emailing the listed Points of Contact.