Kuwait Depot Test Equipment (DTE) - Sole Source to Raytheon
ID: SPRRA225R0018Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

PSC

GUIDED MISSILE COMPONENTS (1420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d484f2ad7227411fa53750fac926247f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is seeking to procure Kuwait Depot Test Equipment (DTE) specifically for the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) to support the testing and servicing needs of the Kuwait Air Defense's Patriot Missile Systems. This procurement includes various upgrade kits and replacement hardware, such as the PATRIOT 244M upgrade kit, and is restricted to Raytheon due to the specialized nature of the equipment and limited responsible sources. Interested offerors must meet prequalification requirements, and foreign entities are advised to process requests through their embassies; the closing date for responses is anticipated to be 15 days from the announcement. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Lauren Tatum at lauren.tatum@dla.mil or Anna Phillips at anna.phillips@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lauren Tatum
    lauren.tatum@dla.mil
    Anna Phillips
    anna.phillips@dla.mil
    Files
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    SPRRA2-25-R-0018 Sources Sought.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) aimed at identifying potential sources for Kuwait Depot Test Equipment (DTE) related to the Patriot Missile Systems. It highlights that no formal solicitation is currently available and that the DLA is conducting market research to explore competitive procurement options, with a focus on small business participation. The synopsis outlines specific hardware requirements for both test station upgrades and replacements necessary for the Kuwait Air Defense. It indicates that an award is envisioned to Raytheon due to limited competition under FAR guidelines. The SSS underscores the importance of vendor prequalification and encourages interested firms, including various small business categories, to identify themselves for future opportunities. It concludes with a disclaimer clarifying that this SSS is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a commitment from the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
    Synopsis SPRRA225R0018.pdf
    The government solicitation SPRRA2-25-R-0018 seeks to procure Kuwait Depot Test Equipment (DTE) for the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) to support the Kuwait Air Defense's testing and servicing needs for Patriot Missile Systems. This acquisition will augment an existing indefinite delivery requirements type contract (SPRBL115D0017). The specific equipment includes various upgrade kits and replacement hardware, such as the PATRIOT 244M upgrade kit and associated testing components. Given the specialized nature of this procurement, it is restricted to Raytheon, CAGE Code: 05716, due to limited responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). All interested offerors must fulfill prequalification requirements to be eligible for the award, and foreign entities are reminded to process their requests through their respective embassies. The closing date for responses is estimated at 15 days from the announcement, subject to change based on the release of the solicitation. This document underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of air defense operations through precise equipment procurement.
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