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 intends to award a sole-source contract for a Gearbox Assembly (NSN 7R-1680-016926171-H5). This Presolicitation notice is for a flight-critical item requiring Government source approval. The Government plans to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to the specialized nature and lack of adequate technical data for full and open competition. Responses from interested parties are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) EA of Gearbox Assembly, AI (REF NR 06376-10000-044), with delivery FOB Origin. This item is flight critical, and its acquisition requires Government source approval. Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which are essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Sole-Source Intent (FAR 6.302-1)
- Item: Gearbox Assembly, AI (NSN 7R-1680-016926171-H5)
- Quantity: 1 EA
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Response Due: June 15, 2026 (Official response date)
- Note: The notice also states proposals received within 45 days (or 30 days if under a Basic Ordering Agreement) of publication will be considered.
Source Approval & Response Instructions
Offerors not currently Government-approved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) along with their proposal. Distributors of approved sources must provide an authorized distributor letter. Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. If a source approval request cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs. Interested parties may also identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice, though FAR Part 12 policies are not being used.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source and is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government's decision not to compete is solely at its discretion.