SPE4A725R0507 – 5855 – COMPASS ASSEMBLY / WSIC T
ID: SPE4A725R0507Type: Presolicitation
AwardedAug 27, 2025
$2M$1,978,005
AwardeeGATE INDUSTRIES
Award #:SPE4A725D0353
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for the COMPASS ASSEMBLY, classified under the National Stock Number (NSN) 5855-013816052. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and aims to secure an estimated annual quantity of 844 units, with a minimum delivery order quantity of 211 and a maximum of 844, to be delivered within 142 days. The goods are critical for night vision equipment and will be inspected and accepted at the destination, with the contract expected to be awarded around April 19, 2025. Interested vendors should submit written quotes and can access the solicitation via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp, with inquiries directed to Thuy Ho at Thuy.Ho@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-6092.

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