16--BLADE,ROTARY RUDDER
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 Presolicitation for Rotary Rudder Blades (NSN 7R-1615-011589678-VH), quantity 33 EA, with delivery FOB origin. This is an intended sole-source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements for flight-critical parts where technical data is not economically available to the Government. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability and obtain source approval. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 33 units of BLADE, ROTARY RUDDER (NSN 7R-1615-011589678-VH, REF NR 70101-31000-046), with delivery FOB origin. The part is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources, along with technical data not economically available to the Government, necessitate this restricted acquisition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended sole-source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product Service Code: 1615 - Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: March 18, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
Acquisition of this part requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Information for source approval is detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures for Spares and Repair, available at the provided NAVSUP links. Offers from non-approved sources must include all required source approval data; failure to do so will result in non-consideration. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. Proposals received within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) will be considered. The Government's determination not to compete is at its discretion. Market research indicates that FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies are not being used; however, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.