12--CONTROLLER,TURRET,A

SOL #: SPRPA125REG97Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Aircraft Gunnery Fire Control Components (1270)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fe3c6b0706f7463981333eb2ff9ff71a/view

Timeline

Posted

May 5, 2026

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA is issuing a presolicitation for CONTROLLER,TURRET,A (NSN 7R-1270-015238131-ZR). This requirement is for 12 EA of the item, which is flight critical and requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Responses are due by April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the acquisition of 12 EA of the CONTROLLER,TURRET,A, identified by NSN 7R-1270-015238131-ZR and reference number 10055481. Delivery is FOB Origin. The item is flight critical, necessitating strict engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by qualified sources are essential.

Source Approval Requirements

Approved Sources: Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited.
New Sources: Any alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must also be approved by the Government engineering activity.
Submission: If not an approved source, proposals must include information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide required data will result in offers not being considered.
Timeline: The time required for new source approval is typically long, and award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if approval cannot be processed in time.