16--COUPLING,CLAMP,GROO
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 COUPLING,CLAMP,GROO (NSN 7R-1615-016987081-H5). This is a presolicitation with a sole source intent under FAR 6.302-1, as the item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 2 EA of NSN 7R-1615-016987081-H5, REF NR 06390-03801-103. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Acquisition is restricted to approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source Intent (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026 (for general interest/capability statements). Proposals from non-approved sources received within 45 days (or 30 days for BOA) of synopsis publication will be considered.
- Published: May 13, 2026
Source Approval & Evaluation
An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Non-approved sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original description). Failure to provide required data or timely approval may result in non-consideration for award.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards are available from DODSSP.