TRANSMITTER,LIQUID

This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to Simmonds Precision, a TransDigm Company, due to the absence of known competitors and the proprietary ownership of design drawings by the supplier. The contract is a firm, fixed-price award for the delivery of 19 units of the NSN 6680-01-437-8184 Liquid Transmitter, specifically to support the P-3C Patrol Aircraft platform. Performance is required at the contractor’s facility in Vergennes, Vermont, with delivery scheduled by June 1, 2027, under F.O.B. Origin terms. The work involves precision manufacturing, compliance with strict military packaging and marking standards including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, and adherence to ESD and contamination control protocols. Packaging must meet Level A or B requirements depending on shipment type, with reusable containers and ISPM-15 compliant wood materials mandated. Items are to be marked with barcodes containing the PIID, CLIN, and SubCLIN, and DLR labeling is required for depot-repairable units. The contract includes extensive cybersecurity and data safeguarding obligations under FAR 252.204-7012, requiring NIST SP 800-171 compliance and prompt cyber incident reporting, as well as adherence to Buy American and export control regulations. Invoicing is exclusively conducted via the Wide Area WorkFlow system, with payment processed electronically and subject to prompt payment clauses. The government retains the right to inspect and accept supplies at the contractor’s facility, with warranty provisions covering noncomplex supplies. The supplier must meet all applicable quality, identification, and traceability standards, including compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses related to subcontracting, whistleblower protections, and prohibited materials. No competitive solicitation occurred, and no formal evaluation factors or complete pricing information are available, though partial pricing data indicates a unit price of $3,232.93 for at least one line item. The contract is administered by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with no designated COR or COTR provided in the documentation.