Opportunity
SAM #26-P-SP05
Sources Sought for Encoder Shaft Angle (ESA) for Patriot Missile System
Buyer
DLA Distribution
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
26-P-SP05
NAICS
336415, 334511, 336419, 336414
This opportunity seeks sources for Encoder Shaft Angle (ESA) units for the Patriot Missile System. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), HQ Defense Logistics Agency - OEMs and Vendors: - Raytheon (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Encoder Shaft Angle (ESA) - Part number: 13778019 - Quantity: 5 units - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide both recurring and nonrecurring engineering services - Responsibilities include supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, procurement of long-lead parts, material forecasting, and addressing obsolescence - Currently planned as a sole source award to Raytheon, but DLA encourages other qualified manufacturers to seek source approval for future solicitations - Supports the Patriot Missile System, a critical defense platform
Description
Class Code: _ NAICS Code: 334511 Subject: Netherlands-Encoder Shaft Angles (ESA) Sole Source to Raytheon Solicitation Number: 26-R-SP05 Set Aside Code: N/A Response Date: 3 Days Place of Performance: _ Description: THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small Business. This SSS is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of the Encoder Shaft Angles (ESA) to support the Patriot Missile System. These Encoder Shaft Angles (ESA) will be placed on the existing indefinite delivery requirements type contract (SPRRA225D0016) in support of Portfolio Acquisition Executive – FIRES Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office.
Line Item 1 Part Number: 13778019 Nomenclature: Encoder Shaft Angle Total Quantity Required: 5
It is contemplated that this award will be made to Raytheon, CAGE Code: 05716, utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), having only one responsible source. As a result, this acquisition is currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1) having only a limited number of responsible sources. The Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a),small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet pre-qualification requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s) described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to compete for future solicitations by emailing inquiries to the POCs listed with this announcement.
The contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract award. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source. The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including but not limited to: supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues and final delivery of assets as well as any and all additional costs incurred resulting from contract performance.
DISCLAIMER: THIS SSS IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY