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58--BEACON,DISTRESS

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SPE4A726R0380Federal

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DLA Aviation is soliciting an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the manufacture and supply of Distress Beacons, specifically the GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I (NSN 5820-016676007, Part Number 2853). This performance-based acquisition covers the end-to-end production process, including component procurement, assembly, testing, and shipping. The contract features a five-year base period with an estimated annual demand of 82 units and a minimum order quantity of 21 units per delivery. Deliveries are required within 90 days after receipt of order (DARO) on an FOB Origin basis, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The solicitation is unrestricted and falls under NAICS code 334220. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process where price, past performance, and delivery are weighted equally. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit proposals via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) in PDF format. The formal solicitation issued on February 11, 2026, has a closing date of March 12, 2026. Contractors are responsible for all packaging and preservation to ensure safe transport and must clearly label items with the applicable NSN and part number.

General Info

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

2

IQC 1000221508 - BEACON, DISTRESS

DOC, High priority: read this firstpresolicitation
High

Sources Sought: BEACON, DISTRESS (NSN 5820-016676007)

DOC, Low prioritysources-sought
Low

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA
Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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BEACON,DISTRESS



The Defense Logistics Agency is issuing a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for NSN 5820-016676007; BEACON,DISTRESS. There is one approved source of supply: ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 18560 P/N 2853 GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334220.



THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Drawings are not available. 




If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.



The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with tight program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance; hiring and retention of key personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.



BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.



Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by January 26, 2026. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed contact@example.gov. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Montana Kipp.



Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available.
APPENDIX 1: Purpose and Objectives



Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s).  Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.  Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.  The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award.



The specific requirement for this effort is below:



Part Number


Nomenclature


NSN


Estimated Requirement


2853 GLOBALFIX V6 CAT I


BEACON, DISTRESS


5820-016676007


MIN 21 MAX 82





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