16--AXLE,LANDING GEAR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 has issued a Solicitation for AXLE, LANDING GEAR (Part Number: 74A410509-1006). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and a new spares requirement, necessitating USG Source Approval prior to award. Offerors must establish a bilateral agreement with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft (MDA) for technical data and certifications. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture, testing, and inspection of landing gear axles in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft (MDA) drawing 74A410509-1006 and referenced specifications. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to MIL-Q-9858A/AQAP-1 quality standards.
- Prohibition of MIL-W-81381 wire, requiring SAE-AS22759 series wire instead.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-130 Revision H for markings.
- MIL-STD 2073 packaging.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 30, 2026
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Delivery:
- 3 units (SUBCLIN 0001AA): 504 days ARO
- 1 First Article Test (FAT) unit (SUBCLIN 0001AC): 90 days ARO
- 1 Production Lot Test (PLT) unit (SUBCLIN 0001AB): 180 days ARO
Key Requirements
- USG Source Approval: Mandatory for all offerors. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information per the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure with their proposal.
- Bilateral Agreement with MDA: Required at contract award, covering technical data, certification of latest configuration, MRB actions, process approval, and First Article Inspection.
- First Article Approval (FAA): Required, involving contractor testing witnessed by MDA and USG personnel, with a report due 430 days after contract award.
- Production Lot Testing: Required, with samples randomly selected by the Government inspector.
- Waiver Options: Offerors may request waivers for FAA and Production Lot Testing if they have previously delivered identical articles within three years from the same production location. Two prices (with/without waiver) must be submitted.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. All non-cost factors combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government may conduct a reverse auction.
Additional Notes
No drawings are available for this solicitation. Proposals must be submitted via electronic mail.