SATCOM Antenna

The contract, identified by solicitation number SPE7M525R0002, is a sole-source, firm fixed price award for 50 SATCOM Antennas (NSN 5985-01-235-0958) to be procured from BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (CAGE 13993) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The acquisition is non-competitive due to the absence of available technical data necessary to support open competition, with BAE Systems being the exclusive source possessing the proprietary rights and manufacturing knowledge for this component, which is critical for integration on B-1B Aircraft and AN/FPS-117 Long Range Radar systems. The contract exceeds the $2 million threshold for the Truth in Negotiations Act, mandating the submission of certified cost or pricing data, and includes no contract options. Delivery is scheduled for approximately 640 days from award, with the place of performance and contracting office located in Columbus, Ohio, under the authority of DLA Land and Maritime. The item is classified as non-commercial, and technical data rights remain entirely with the manufacturer, precluding government acquisition or dissemination of associated specifications. No formal packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified beyond the assigned NSN and AMSC code (3/D), and no MIL-STD standards are referenced, though standard DoD logistics practices are assumed to apply. Inspection and acceptance are expected to occur at the government’s designated location in Columbus, OH, with the government retaining responsibility for verifying form, fit, and functional interchangeability with existing units, though no explicit inspection criteria or quality standards are documented. Evaluation of offers will follow FAR Part 15 procedures, with the award basis likely involving trade-offs rather than LPTA, given the technical complexity and sole-source nature. Electronic submissions through SAM.gov and DIBBS are required, and while no formal proposal formatting rules are detailed, compliance with certification and price data requirements is mandatory. The contracting officer, Carolyn Toney, certified the award on November 22, 2024, with no additional contracting representative roles identified, and no socioeconomic or small business set-asides are applicable.