RECEIVER,INFRARED
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the manufacture of Infrared Receivers (RECEIVER,INFRARED). This requirement supports the 5"/54-Caliber Gun Mount MK45. Offers are due by May 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of Infrared Receivers according to drawing 5363459 (cage 53711) and all associated drawings and specifications. The government will provide Master Phototools (Artwork) for drawing 5181688 and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), specifically the Transmitter Assembly, Infrared Light, Modulated (P/N 5181698, NSN 7H-5850-01-168-8212), which must be returned after contract completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to various clauses including ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (ISO 9001), and FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS-PROHIBITION. Key manufacturing and quality requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Testing: Mandatory First Article Test Procedures and Approval (Contractor Testing) and Production Lot Test Procedures and Approval (Contractor Testing). Non-destructive First Article Test on one unit is required. 100% production testing is required, with acceptance delegated to DCMC QAR.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973 Short Form procedures with specific tailoring notes.
- Qualification: Components must be manufactured by a Government Qualified Products List (QPL) supplier.
- Quality System: An inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered; proof must be provided with the offer.
Additional Notes
All contractual documents will be issued electronically. Offerors must register for Electronic Document Access (EDA) via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through PIEE-WAWF. Technical inquiries (other than MIL-STD-973) should be submitted on company letterhead.