16--DAMPER,SHIMMY
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 award a sole-source contract for 28 units of "DAMPER,SHIMMY" (NSN 7R-1615-017143270-H5, REF NR 06100-08801-047). The current design of this part is unstable and considered obsolete, necessitating major changes. This is a presolicitation notice, and the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 28 "DAMPER,SHIMMY" units, with delivery FOB Origin. The description highlights that the part's design is unstable, with engineering, manufacturing, or performance issues indicating that required design objectives have not been met. Major changes are anticipated, which will render the present part obsolete. Limited acquisition/repair from the present source is expected pending these configuration changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 1615 (Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components)
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Response Date (General Interest): March 9, 2026
- Proposals/Capability Statements Consideration: Within 45 days of publication (by April 12, 2026)
- Commercial Item Interest: Within 15 days of this notice (by March 13, 2026)
Procurement Strategy
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Such submissions received within 45 days of publication will be considered. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
No specific document summaries were provided. Information on Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at DAPS in Philadelphia, PA, or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: MALCOLM FILS
- Email: MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (215)737-0422