SPRPA1-26-Q-ZB03
NSN 7RH 5985-01-352-9676 FX ANTENNA
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA AVIATION > DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA > DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
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DLA Aviation RFQ SPRPA1-26-Q-ZB03 seeks NSN 7RH 5985-01-352-9676 FX ANTENNA, qty 2 EA, NAICS 334220 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Manufacturing).
Solicitation indicates Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and Critical Application Item (CAI); no drawings are available; packaging per MIL-STD-2073; inspection/acceptance at origin.
This is a commodity, source-controlled spare-part buy with likely OEM/approved-source constraints. Trace’s core strengths are SATCOM integration, CDS, MPE, and services—not manufacturing of DLA aviation spares.
Strategic value is minimal (2 EA, transactional). High compliance and execution risk given CAI status and lack of technical data; no evidence Trace is an approved source for the cited part number (8M6A5 01-01664-001).
Scope summary
- Supply NSN 7RH 5985-01-352-9676 FX ANTENNA, part ref 8M6A5 01-01664-001, qty 2 EA.
- Comply with CAI requirements; no substitutions; maintain configuration integrity.
- Provide packaging per MIL-STD-2073; marking/labeling per DLA requirements.
- Inspection at origin; acceptance at origin (QA/QC readiness).
- Meet EAF-driven timelines; cover indicates possible 90-day term/delivery window.
- Comply with applicable FAR/DFARS clauses (e.g., 52.223-3 hazardous material identification if applicable; 52.204-10 reporting; 52.222-36).
- Demonstrate traceability to OEM/approved source due to CAI and absence of drawings.
- Support FMS case handling as referenced.
Dimension scores
Total
- 18/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Commodity DLA Aviation spare-part buy (FX ANTENNA, NSN 5985-01-352-9676) with NAICS 334220 manufacturing. Trace’s core capabilities are SATCOM integration, CDS/NSA TI, coalition C2, services—not OEM manufacture of aviation spares. Evidence: item NSN, NAICS 334220, CAI, no drawings (ledger).
Past Performance
- 3/20
No listed Trace past performance with DLA Aviation spares. Company profile highlights DISA, USAF, USSF, Army, MDA; DLA spares not cited. This is a different agency/mission area from core PP.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 6/10
Open RFQ on SAM; not restricted to a vehicle Trace lacks. However, not issued via a Trace-held prime vehicle. Evidence: RFQ on SAM, no set-aside/vehicle requirement shown.
Competitive Position
- 1/15
RFQ is CAI with no drawings available—typically source-controlled to OEM/approved sources. No evidence Trace is an approved source for part ref 8M6A5 01-01664-001. This places Trace at a severe disadvantage.
Risk
- 2/15
Very high risk of non-compliance/award infeasibility: CAI + no drawings implies approved-source/traceability requirements; origin inspection/acceptance and EAF timing add schedule risk. Limited quantity precludes mitigating risk via price or schedule buffers.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Transactional, 2 EA part buy with minimal strategic upside; does not advance core lanes (LEO/Starshield, CDS/MPE, C5ISR) or key agency relationships.
Compliance
- 2/10
While there is no set-aside barrier, CAI status and lack of technical data strongly imply an approved-source requirement. No evidence Trace holds OEM approval/traceability for this NSN/part number; likely disqualifying without a compliant OEM/authorized distributor partner.
Concerns
- CAI designation with no drawings—likely approved-source only; high barrier without OEM authorization.
- Traceability/quality system requirements for origin inspection/acceptance may exceed current supply-chain posture for this NSN.
- EAF timeline (indicative 90 days) may be incompatible with OEM lead times for aviation spares.
- Very small quantity (2 EA) reduces flexibility to absorb schedule/cost risk.
- Potential configuration management and packaging nonconformance risk (MIL-STD-2073).
- Unclear approved sources list due to partial document extraction; unknown if OEM stock is available.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM or authorized/approved-source distributor for NSN 5985-01-352-9676 (part ref 8M6A5 01-01664-001) to provide traceability.
- Packaging/QA capability to meet MIL-STD-2073 and origin inspection requirements.
- Experienced DLA aviation spares fulfillment partner for documentation and conformance.
- Rapid sourcing channel able to meet EAF-driven delivery timelines.
Competitive position
- If pursued via an OEM/authorized distributor partner, emphasize proven traceability and configuration control for CAI compliance.
- Demonstrate ability to meet MIL-STD-2073 packaging and origin inspection with documented QA procedures.
- Offer accelerated delivery if partner has on-hand stock or prioritized allocation.
Bid/No bid factors
- Critical Application Item (CAI) with no drawings available—strong indicator of source-controlled procurement.
- NAICS 334220 manufacturing spare; outside Trace’s core integration/services lanes.
- Quantity only 2 EA; minimal revenue and strategic value.
- Inspection/acceptance at origin imposes QA/traceability burdens.
- EAF timing may be aggressive relative to OEM lead times.
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Summary
Partially reviewed (sections 1 and 15 of 28). RFQ SPRPA1-26-Q-ZB03 from DLA Aviation Philadelphia solicits NSN 5985-01-352-9676 (FX ANTENNA), NAICS 334220, quantity 2 EA, with FMS indicators and emergency acquisition flexibilities (EAF/SEPA). Document flags the item as a Critical Application Item (CAI), indicates no drawings available, packaging per MIL-STD-2073, inspection/acceptance at origin, and includes FAR clauses on hazardous material, SAM first-tier subcontract reporting, and executive compensation reporting.
- Solicitation: SPRPA1-26-Q-ZB03 issued by DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Solicited item: NSN 7RH 5985-01-352-9676 — FX ANTENNA (shelf life 0-00), part ref 8M6A5 01-01664-001
- Quantity: 2 EA (line 0001AA RQN: PINK54-5310-6988) — FMS case references (SAY/PINK)
- NAICS: 334220 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Manufacturing) — Small business size standard: 1,250
- Acquisition authority: Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) / formerly SEPA — solicitation marked CAI (Critical Application Item)
- Logistics/packaging: Packaging per MIL-STD-2073; inspection at origin / acceptance at origin
- Technical data: 'NO DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS REQUEST FOR QUOTATION' — potential risk for interfacing/integration
- Delivery/lead time hint: 'DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS (AP) 90 DAYS' appears on cover (possible delivery window/term)
- Contract/compliance clauses present: hazardous material identification (FAR 52.223-3), configuration management, SAM reporting of first-tier subcontracts and exec comp (52.204-10 Dev 2026), Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (52.222-36 Dev 2026)
- Point of contact email: SARA.PAGAN-RAMOS@DLA.MIL
- Business classification: document text indicates this RFQ 'is not a small business-small purchase set aside (52.219-4)' (section ambiguous; set-aside status should be verified)
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 46308
Notice lineage:
- d0aa8417063c40038732969ebb7148cc (posted 2026-04-21) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T18:04:45.167811+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T18:06:00.858147+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: 3a0d770082d808d07135c9af63e3f04f1f197b5285f5b37d48bd92c7d797520b
Latest package notice: d0aa8417063c40038732969ebb7148cc
Latest package documents: 1
Evidence limitations- TAB 12 REQUEST FOR QUOTE SPRPA1-26-Q-ZB03.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- 2026-04-21T18:04:45.169708+00:00: d0aa8417063c40038732969ebb7148cc with 1 docs
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