59--ANTENNA

The item specified is an antenna manufactured using a metal casting process, requiring specialized tooling for production. It is a restricted-source item needing engineering source approval from the government’s design control activity. The contract mandates compliance with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and all supplies must adhere to DLA packaging standards. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with the hardware, except for functional uses in batteries, fluorescent lights, specific instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, or NAVSEA-approved chemical reagents; portable devices containing mercury must be shockproof with a secondary containment barrier as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. The technical data associated with this item is subject to ITAR or EAR export controls, requiring prior authorization for any export or disclosure to foreign persons, regardless of location, and applies to both foreign nationals and U.S. entities with foreign subsidiaries. Access to export-controlled data is restricted to DLA contractors who hold a valid US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification, have completed mandatory DOD export control training, and have been formally approved by DLA. The Defense Logistics Agency enforces strict protocols under DFARS 252.225-7048 to ensure compliance. The contract calls for 46 units with the NSN 5985-01-107-1988, delivered within 321 days after contract award. The solicitation, identified as SPE7M5-26-T-343S, was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026. The place of performance is Hill AFB, Utah, 84056-5734. The contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division, with Matthew Stanko listed as the primary point of contact. The NAICS code 334220 indicates the industry category for electronic component and product manufacturing. The contract is subject to CMMC Level 2 certification requirements for third-party assessment organizations, and all non-accepted supplies must have government identification removed in accordance with applicable regulations. Further sourcing, tooling, or material inquiries should be directed to the appropriate DLA supply chain teams based on application domain.