16--GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AI
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 the acquisition of a GEARBOX ASSEMBLY, AI (NSN 7R-1680-017284909-V2). This is a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity. Offers are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 1 EA of the specified gearbox assembly, with delivery FOB Origin. Due to the item's flight-critical nature and proprietary technical data, acquisition is restricted to sources with existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge that have received prior Government source approval.
Source Approval Requirements
- Approved Sources: Only previously approved sources have been solicited.
- New Sources: Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application.
- Submission: If not an approved source, offerors must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair). Offers failing to provide all required data or document previous submission will not be considered.
- Timeline: The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. Award may proceed based on Fleet support needs even if source approval requests cannot be processed in time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a specific item.
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; competition is restricted to approved sources due to technical requirements.
- Offers Due: May 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gregory T. Koch at GREGORY.KOCH@DLA.MIL or (215)737-4377.