16--DAMPER ASSY
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 acquire 39 DAMPER ASSY (NSN 7R-1615-016047562-BL, REF NR 70106-28000-049) on a proposed sole-source basis. This presolicitation notice is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. Responses from interested parties, particularly those seeking source approval, are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 39 units of a specific DAMPER ASSY. The item is designated as flight-critical and necessitates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability and technical data held by approved sources are essential.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Proposed Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: January 30, 2026 (20:30:00Z)
- Published: January 16, 2026
Source Approval & Response Instructions
The Government intends to negotiate with only one source. This is not a request for competitive proposals. 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. The qualification process can be lengthy and may not delay award if urgent Fleet support is needed.
- Submission for New Sources: If not an approved source, submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with your proposal. Failure to provide all required data will result in offers not being considered.
- General Response: All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals/quotations/capability statements. Information received will help determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Commercial Items: Interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
- Drawings: Not available.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: AISHA J. VARNADORE, AISHA.VARNADORE@DLA.MIL, (215)737-4834.