Bid guide
How to bid on the SCOUT receiver-transmitter market survey for DLA
What DLA is seeking
The Defense Logistics Agency is surveying manufacturers and suppliers for NSN 5895-01-731-0983, a Ku-band receiver-transmitter identified as part SCOUT-81032-003. It supports the Army’s SCOUT satellite communications system.
This is a market survey, not a request for quotes or proposals. The government does not have the technical data package, and it is not available for release. Responses will help the government assess sources and inform its acquisition strategy.
Deadline and what it means
Responses are due October 30, 2026. The notice gives the deadline as 5:00 PM ET.
The government does not intend to award a contract based on this survey or reimburse response-preparation costs. Treat the deadline as the cutoff for submitting capability information, not as a bid opening or award date.
Who this opportunity suits
This survey is relevant to manufacturers or suppliers able to show they can manufacture or supply the listed part, or a similar part that is physically and functionally interchangeable with the existing SCOUT system and its components.
Small businesses may want to respond if they have relevant capability. The government says it will use the information to help determine whether the future effort could be competitive or set aside for small business.
How to access and respond
Use the opportunity’s “View original source” option to open the notice. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities do not require one.
Email your response to the listed points of contact: [email protected] and [email protected]. Include your company name, CAGE code, and a technical point of contact’s email address and telephone number. The notice says phone inquiries will not be accepted; requests for information must be sent by email to the technical point of contact and the DLA Aberdeen Small Business Office.
Prepare a useful capability response
Describe clearly whether you can manufacture or supply the listed part or a similar item, and explain how it would be physically and functionally interchangeable with the existing SCOUT system and components.
The notice asks for supporting information such as a questionnaire, test results, purchase-order documentation if you supplied the listed source, or a statement from that source showing you can supply an interchangeable unit. Include only evidence that applies to your company and review the response for completeness before sending.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.