T-56 Electronic Amplifier

The contract solicitation SPRTA126R1997 issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City aims to procure electronic amplifiers designated as T-56 Amplifier, Electronic, with part number 23089510 and NSN 5996-01-628-4657OJ. The planned procurement consists of 59 units to be delivered on or before December 20, 2025. This is a sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302, with Rolls Royce Corporation as the approved source, reflecting the specialized military nature of the technology involved. The contract follows a firm-fixed-price structure under sealed bidding procedures and places particular emphasis on compliance with military packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for marking and Item Unique Identification, and ISPM No. 15 for wood packaging materials. The delivery terms are FOB origin with inspection and acceptance to occur at the origin location, and the Government retains authority for final quality assurance inspections based on ISO 9001-2015 standards alongside FAR and DFARS quality clauses. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business subcontracting plans, equal opportunity, prohibition of segregated facilities, and safeguarding covered defense information, reflecting comprehensive regulatory compliance requirements. Key evaluation factors include item and supplier risk as well as price risk, with a trade-off award approach balancing technical capability, past performance, and price considerations. The procurement includes references to Foreign Military Sales cases, indicating alignment with international defense support requirements. Special contract provisions prohibit the use of class I ozone-depleting substances, require compliance with Buy American Act provisions, and demand 120-day firm pricing. Administrative instructions specify electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and submission of capability statements or proposals must adhere to prescribed formats including standard government forms and detailed packaging and transportation data. The solicitation encourages responsiveness from all responsible sources despite the sole-source designation, with points of contact provided for contracting and ombudsman functions.