4 NSN IDC

This contract is a sole-source Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded to Thales Defense & Security under FAR 6.302-1, justified due to the exclusive technical compatibility and proprietary design of components required for AN/PRC-148 and related tactical radios, with no other responsible source available. The contract covers four National Stock Numbers—two antennas (13” and 48”), a Gen 4 AC/DC battery charger, and a lithium battery tray—with estimated annual quantities totaling 968 to 1,518 units per item, priced at unit rates ranging from $73.23 to $808.72. The base period is one year, with four additional one-year options exercisable solely at the government’s discretion, resulting in a total potential value of $4,429,746.66 and an estimated annual value of $190,678.94. Items are classified as commercial-off-the-shelf or commercial-of-a-type under FAR 2.101, enabling use of simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5. Performance is managed by DLA Weapons Support in Columbus, Ohio, with delivery expected within 120 days of order receipt, and acceptance to be performed by the government at logistics or distribution centers under commercial quality controls certified by Thales and verified via technical documentation. Future NSNs may be added through bilateral modifications under DLAD Procurement Note L27, contingent upon updated technical certification and price negotiation. The contract references prior award SPE7LX21D0060 as its predecessor and relies on existing commercial invoices, market research, and technical certifications to sustain sole-source justification, with no formal evaluation factors, inspection standards, packaging specifications, or key personnel requirements defined. No specific payment office, invoicing system like WAWF, accounting codes, or security clearance obligations are stipulated, though the nature of the equipment implies controlled access. The contracting officer, Scott D. Knowles, certified the justification in December 2025, with the contract officially posted on June 22, 2026.