JTE Mast
ID: SPRHA5-26-R-0097Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UTHILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6cdc023e2db84058a9994d534940c715/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Ogden, UT, is soliciting bids for the procurement of five units of the JTE Mast (NSN: 5985-01-599-0123 FD). This procurement requires adherence to specific preservation, packaging, and marking standards, including compliance with MIL-STD 2073-1 for military packaging and MIL-STD 129 for military marking, ensuring the safe handling and identification of materials throughout shipment and storage. The JTE Mast is critical for military operations, and contractors must submit a Counterfeit Prevention Plan within 30 days of contract award, following SAE AS5553 standards. Interested parties should contact Kody Quayle at kody.quayle@us.af.mil for further details and clarification on the solicitation process.

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    Kody Quayle
    kody.quayle@us.af.mil
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    CDRL_CPP.pdf
    DD Form 1423-1, a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), is a standardized form used in federal government contracting, particularly within RFPs and grants, to specify data deliverables from a contractor to the government. This specific instance, Exhibit A, details the requirement for a "Counterfeit Prevention Plan" (CPP) for the AN/TSQ-T10 (JTE) system under contract FD20202600097. The plan must adhere to SAE AS5553 standards and be delivered within 30 days of contract award. Submissions are electronic, via Microsoft Office 2016 or newer, or PDF, to the 415 SCMS/EN at Hill AFB. The document outlines submission details, government review timelines, and distribution restrictions, limiting access to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only due to its sensitive nature. It also provides instructions for both government personnel in preparing the form and contractors in pricing the data items.
    EDL.pdf
    The Engineering Data List (EDL) dated October 24, 2025, with revision 1, details engineering data for an Antenna Mast (NSN 5985015990123FD), an end item for the JTE system. The document, prepared by Jerry D. Hill from the 429 SCMS organization at Ogden Air Logistics Center, lists a specific engineering drawing (200425802, revision A) from CAGE 98747. The EDL includes a crucial restriction: release of this data to foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced companies requires approval from the Foreign Disclosure Office. A legend clarifies codes for classified documents, data furnished with solicitation or contract award, data not in JEDMICS, vendor drawings, and other acquisition methods. This document is essential for managing technical data and ensuring compliance with disclosure regulations for government procurements.
    SOW.pdf
    The document outlines comprehensive preservation, packaging, and marking requirements for government contracts, emphasizing adherence to various military, federal, and international standards. Key requirements include using MIL-STD 2073-1 for military packaging, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and MIL-STD 129 for military marking. Special provisions are detailed for hazardous materials, electrostatic discharge sensitive items, and wood packaging materials (ISPM 15). The document also specifies guidelines for specialized shipping containers (MIL-STD-648), palletized unit loads (MIL-STD-147), and the use of reusable containers. Contractors must report discrepancies via WebSDR and utilize the ASSIST website for specifications. Contact information for Charles Davis at AFSC 406 SCMS/GULAA is provided for inquiries. The overarching purpose is to ensure proper handling, identification, and safety of materials throughout shipment and storage for DoD activities.
    SPRHA526R0097.pdf
    This document is a solicitation (SPRHA5-26-R-0097) for the procurement of "MAST" (NSN: 5985-01-599-0123 FD) from a restricted source, Northrop Grumman Systems, with a NAICS code of 334220 and a size standard of 1,250. The solicitation outlines delivery requirements, including an "On Time Delivery Improvement" initiative, and details specific packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance criteria. Key clauses address electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), accounting and appropriation data, an ombudsman for conflict resolution, and various federal acquisition regulations covering topics such as small business utilization, labor standards, environmental compliance (e.g., prohibition of hexavalent chromium, ozone-depleting substances), and restrictions on foreign purchases and unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign countries. The contract emphasizes supply chain traceability, item unique identification (IUID) for items over $5,000, and prompt payment discounts.
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