16--GEARBOX ASSY,INTERM
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 GEARBOX ASSY,INTERM (NSN 7R-1680-015238190-H1). This opportunity is for the acquisition of 3 units of this flight-critical item, which requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for GEARBOX ASSY,INTERM, with National Stock Number (NSN) 7R-1680-015238190-H1 and Reference Number 214-040-009-115, quantity 3 each, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for quality maintenance.
Source Approval Requirements
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The time required for new source approval typically prevents award delays. If not an approved source, offerors must submit, with their proposal, detailed information from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/, Repair: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Offers failing to provide or document previous submission of all required data will not be considered. Note that if source approval cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 16, 2026
- Published: March 27, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Rachel Raucheisen at DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA via email at RACHEL.RAUCHEISEN@DLA.MIL or phone at (215)737-7063.