The Defense Logistics Agency’s Aviation office in Oklahoma City is seeking offers for the new manufacture of a Transmitter, Liquid, NSN 6680-01-075-4853 RK, under solicitation SPRTA1-26-R-0164. The work includes production quantities for multiple Foreign Military Sales cases, along with first article units, a first article test plan, and a first article test report. The procurement is firm-fixed-price and requires Unique Item Identification, first article approval, and compliance with the stated packaging, inspection, acceptance, and delivery terms, with WAWF required for payment requests and receiving reports. Offers are due June 17, 2026, and the listed point of contact is Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.

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This government solicitation, SPRTA1-26-R-0164, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by DLA Weapons Support at Oklahoma City for the new manufacture of 'Transmitter, Liquid' (NSN: 6680-01-075-4853 RK). The RFP details requirements for quantities of 7, 2, and 1 units for different Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases (TH-D-QAI, PL-D-QBC, BU-D-SAD respectively), along with First Article (FA) requirements for 2 units (Government approved) and 1 unit (Contractor tested and expended), and separate line items for a First Article Test Plan and Report. Key aspects include a firm-fixed-price contract, mandatory Unique Item Identification (UID) for all items, and a First Article Approval process with specific timelines for testing, reporting, and Government response. The solicitation also outlines packaging, inspection, acceptance, and delivery terms, with an offer due date of June 17, 2026. WAWF is required for payment requests and receiving reports. The document includes various FAR and DFARS clauses governing contract administration, small business utilization, and ethical conduct.

Synopsis

PR: FD20302402071-01

1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:

Issue:     9 Feb 2026

Closes:   10 Mar 2026

2.  RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0164

     Request for Proposal

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 2/C

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Transmitter, Liquid

6.  NSN: 6680-01-075-4853RK

7.  PN: 472742-1

8.  History: 20 Aug 2018, 3 Each, Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE: 89305)

9.  Description/Function:6.6000" LG X 3.4000" HI X 5.6000" WI, 2.9500 LB Weight. Metals and Plastic. Processes signals from the FQ probes in fuel tanks to the FQ indicator.

10. Total Line Item Quantity:  L/I 0001 7 Each; L/I 0002 2 Each (First article to be part of Production); L/I 0003 1 Each (First article to be Expended); L/I 0004 1 Lot (First Article Test Plan); L/I 0005 1 Lot (First Article Test Report); L/I 0006 2 Each; L/I 00007 1 Each.

11. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F-16

12. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to DTH003; L/I 0002 Ship to DTH003; L/I 0003 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0004 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0005 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0006 Ship to DPL002; L/I 0007 Ship to DBU002

13. Required Delivery: L/I 0001 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0002 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0003 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0004 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0005 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0006 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0007 On or before 9 Apr 2026.

14. Qualification Requirements:  Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only actual manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, or manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing on items determined by the government to be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approved sources for this item.

15. Export Control Requirements: No

16. UID: Note to Contractor: UID requirements will apply.

17. Qualified Sources: Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (CAGE: 449T3); Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE: 89305)

18. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside.

19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized.

20. Mandatory Language:

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.  Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM, to inquire about the data or rights to the data.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firm(s) listed.

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within15 days of this notice.

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of technical capability, price, and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (385) 591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

21. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.

Transmitter, Liquid

Synopsis

PR: FD20302402071-01

1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:

Issue:     14 May 2026

Closes:   15 June 2026

2.  RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0164

     Request for Proposal

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 2/C

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Transmitter, Liquid

6.  NSN: 6680-01-075-4853RK

7.  PN: 472742-1

8.  History: 20 Aug 2018, 3 Each, Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE: 89305)

9.  Description/Function:6.6000" LG X 3.4000" HI X 5.6000" WI, 2.9500 LB Weight. Metals and Plastic. Processes signals from the FQ probes in fuel tanks to the FQ indicator.

10. Total Line Item Quantity:  L/I 0001 7 Each; L/I 0002 2 Each (First article to be part of Production); L/I 0003 1 Each (First article to be Expended); L/I 0004 1 Lot (First Article Test Plan); L/I 0005 1 Lot (First Article Test Report); L/I 0006 2 Each; L/I 00007 1 Each.

11. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F-16

12. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to DTH003; L/I 0002 Ship to DTH003; L/I 0003 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0004 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0005 Ship to TAC:DFMS; L/I 0006 Ship to DPL002; L/I 0007 Ship to DBU002

13. Required Delivery: L/I 0001 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0002 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0003 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0004 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0005 In accordance with AFMC IMT 260; L/I 0006 On or before 9 Apr 2026; L/I 0007 On or before 9 Apr 2026.

14. Qualification Requirements:  Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only actual manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, or manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing on items determined by the government to be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approved sources for this item.

15. Export Control Requirements: No

16. UID: Note to Contractor: UID requirements will apply.

17. Qualified Sources: Aerospace Maintenance Solutions (CAGE: 449T3); Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE: 89305)

18. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside.

19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized.

20. Mandatory Language:

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.  Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM, to inquire about the data or rights to the data.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firm(s) listed.

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within15 days of this notice.

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of technical capability, price, and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (385) 591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

21. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.

NSN: 6680-01-075-4853 RK

Manufacturer/PN: 472742-1

Noun: Transmitter, Liquid

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