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 is issuing a presolicitation for AXLE, LANDING GEAR (NSN 7R-1620-012706789-GF). This is a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 for a Critical Safety Item (CSI), requiring engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 3 EA of a specific aircraft landing gear axle. The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 1620 (Aircraft Landing Gear Components)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026
- Published: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will consider proposals from all responsible sources who identify their interest and capability. However, Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Submitting a request for source approval with the proposal is mandatory for non-approved sources.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Drawings are not available. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.