Obsolete Electronics Component Sourcing and Manufacturing Phase-Out Support

The contract pertains to the sourcing, last-time buy coordination, or reverse engineering of an obsolete transmitter identified by NSN 5990-00-018-9723, which is being phased out of production. It requires full compliance with Defense Manufacturing Sustainability and Obsolescence Mitigation requirements to ensure continued operational readiness of systems dependent on this component. The effort may involve identifying alternate suppliers, securing remaining inventory, or recreating the transmitter through reverse engineering while maintaining all performance, quality, and specification standards of the original unit. The work must align with Department of Defense procurement and supply chain resilience protocols to prevent capability gaps. This is a subcontract opportunity issued under NAICS code 334290, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, and a posted date of July 15, 2026. The contracting activity falls under the Active Devices Division of the Department of Defense, indicating the need for specialized electronic component expertise. No set-aside designation is specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible entities. Performance location details are not provided, but the work is likely tied to defense systems requiring sustained maintenance and support. The procurement is managed through the DIBBS platform and seeks qualified subcontractors capable of delivering obsolete component sustainment solutions under stringent military standards.