16--CHASSIS UNIT
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 intends to procure CHASSIS UNITS (NSN 7R-1680-016753097-P8), quantity 6 EA, via a presolicitation. This acquisition is planned as a single-source negotiation under FAR 6.302-1 due to critical engineering source approval requirements for flight-critical items. Responses to this notice of intent are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 6 EA of CHASSIS UNIT, NSN 7R-1680-016753097-P8, with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources, along with proprietary data rights, necessitate acquisition from approved sources. The item is flight critical, and technical data is not deemed adequate for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, intent to negotiate with only one source (FAR 6.302-1).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026 (45 days from publication).
- Published: March 19, 2026.
Source Approval Process
New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. 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 non-consideration. The time required for new source approval typically precludes award delays.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.