16--GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AI
Overview
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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, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AI services, categorized under Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (PSC 1680). This opportunity outlines stringent quality control, inspection, and repair requirements for these critical components. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation details comprehensive requirements for the contractor's quality control system, inspection processes, and repair procedures. Key aspects include:
- Quality Control: Adherence to Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q 9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002 or equivalent standards for all operations.
- Inspection: Contractor responsibility for all inspection requirements, including receiving inspection of purchased materials, with detailed reporting and record-keeping for at least twelve months.
- Repair & Maintenance: Development and implementation of a Repair Quality Plan, failure analysis, corrective action reporting, and control of nonconforming material.
- Internal Review Board (IRB): Contractor delegated authority for minor non-conformances, scrap, or rework (excluding "AS-IS" dispositions).
- Material Review Board (MRB): Government retains formal authority for "AS-IS" dispositions and minor non-conformances, requiring contractor submission of Variance requests.
- Data Collection: Maintenance of historical record files for each Contract Line Item (CLIN) by serial number, including receipt inspection, repair travelers, parts replacement, inspection data, and acceptance test data.
- Packaging: All items must comply with MIL-STD 2073 packaging standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the extensive requirements for quality assurance programs (Mil-I-45208A, Mil-Q-9858, ISO-9000/9001/9002), inspection procedures, and repair capabilities indicate a strong emphasis on technical compliance and demonstrated ability to meet rigorous defense standards. Offerors must demonstrate a robust quality management system and meticulous record-keeping.