Sighting Pole ASSEM

Updated Nov 6, 2026

Solicitation from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Nov 6, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4), due today.

Bid documents (2)

• DP-NIIN controlled: request access on SAM.gov
• DUS TDR 25-10133 controlled: request access on SAM.gov

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Description

"This Solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority formally known as Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA)." 1. SCOPE 1.1 .

Markings shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-130. 1.2 PRE-award / post award requirements: Due to the critical use of this item and its quality history, a pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for all new manufacturers. For all previous sources, a post-award conference may be recommended. 1.3 The components being acquired under this solicitation have been classified as Flight Critical requiring engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command.

Only those companies who have submitted requests for source approval and been approved will be eligible for award under this solicitation. Any company not previously approved may submit a Source Approval Request to the contracting officer, Naval Inventory Control Point, (See Block 10 of the SF33 for name and code). The Source Approval Request shall contain the following documentation and shall be submitted by the closing date of this solicitation: (A) Copy of complete configuration drawings for a similar item(s) which your company has produced within the past three years, including test procedures for which your company (1) has been qualified to manufacture and (2) which is similar, i.e., requires the same materials, manufacturing processes, inspections, tolerances and similar application as the item(s) for which you are seeking approval.

(B) Copy of the complete process/operation sheets used to manufacuture the similar item, including but not limited to, detailed shop sketches. These plans must note those operations and processes performed by subcontractors/ vendors. (C) Complete copies of purchase orders, shipping documents, etc. that document delivery of production quantities of the part to the Original Equipment Manufacturer or Military service.

Provide the most recent copies of the documents. (D) A detailed comparative analysis of the differences/similarities between the similar part and the part(s) for which you are seeking approval. This analysis should include materials, configuration, tolerances, process requirements, dimensions, castings, forgings, etc. (E) Copy of inspection method sheets used in the manufacturing and at final inspection.

These sheets should include actual tolerance, print requirements, inspection devices, sources performing the operation and level of inspection. Critical characteristics should be discernible from all other characteristics. The above requirements are a subset of requirements specified in the ASO Source Approval Information Brochure dated January 1995.

The submission of this data subset is contingent upon and in consideration of the submitting contractor meeting all other requirements specified in this solicitation to include a bilateral agreement with MDA which includes availability of complete data, MRB disposition, etc. Any company not having such agreement, but desiring to seek engineering source approval, will be required to submit data meeting all requirements of the ASO/NAVICP Source Approval Brochure.

1.4 Sampling rates (AQLs) indicated below shall be used in accordance with ANSI Z1.4 for Single Sampling and a General Inspection Level of II. 1.5 In addition to the 100% PCO Mandatory, critical and major characteristics, attributes for plating, hardness and non-destructive testing will be inspected one hundred percent. 1.6 Contractor shall develop a system for identification of individual piece parts for traceability purposes.

Markings shall not be permanent. 1.7 An AQL of 1.5 will be used for Class 3 threads and dimensions, and geometric feature controls with a tolerance range of .010 or less. 1.8 For minor characteristics, a sampling rate determined by the contractor and subject to QAR approval will be used.

1.9 The material covered in this contract/purchase order will be used in a crucial shipboard system enabling the launch and/or recovery of aircraft. The use of incorrect or defective material would create a high probability of failure resulting in a serious personnel injury, loss of life, loss of vital shipboard systems or loss of aircraft. Therefore,the material has been designated as Critical material and special control procedures are invoked to ensure receipt of correct material.

1.10 Articles to be furnished hereunder shall be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with ;3429AS2140; drawing number ( ;(80020); ) ;REVISION D; , Revision ;NAWC LAKEHURST; and all details and specifications referenced therein. 1.11 Unless expressly provided for elsewhere in this clause, equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, mylars, special tooling, test equipment, or any other manufacturing aid required for t

Clauses in this notice (14):

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (Jan 2023)
• Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
• Navy Use of Abilityone Support Contractor - Release of Offeror Information (3-18))
• Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)
• Equal Opportuity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)
• Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program-Basic (Feb 2024)
• Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Products (May 2008))
• Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications (Oct 2024)
• Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate-Basic (Feb 2024))
• Buy American--Balance of Payments Program (Feb 2024)
• Royalty Information (Apr 1984)
• Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2025)(DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004))
• Facsimile Proposals (Oct 1997)
• Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense, Emergency Preparedness, Andenergy Program Use (Apr 2008))

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

• [email protected] · (215) 737-3794

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

• Nov 5, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 6, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)
• May 13, 2026: Solicitation Due Jun 15, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)
• Mar 24, 2026: Solicitation Due Apr 14, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)
• Mar 13, 2026: Solicitation Due Apr 14, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)
• Mar 13, 2026: Solicitation Due Apr 14, 2026, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)
• Sep 24, 2025: Solicitation Due Oct 24, 2025, 4:30 PM (UTC-4)

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