16--GEARBOX ASSY,TAIL,A
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 is issuing a presolicitation for a GEARBOX ASSY,TAIL,A (NSN 7R-1680-017336838-H5). This is a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item's flight-critical nature and the requirement for Government source approval. Interested parties, especially those not currently approved, must submit specific source approval information with their proposals. Responses are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for one (1) EA of the specified gearbox assembly, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical, necessitating engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources are essential, as data rights or technical data are not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Proposed contract action for supplies)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026
- Published: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
This is a Government source approval required item. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Proposals from non-approved sources must include detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/NAVSUP-Enterprise/NAVSUP-Weapon-Systems-Support/Business-Opps/). Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration for award. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely at its discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) after the publication date will be considered. Market research indicates FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) policies are not being used, but interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Drawings are not available. For inquiries, contact Aisha J. Varnadore at aisha.varnadore@dla.mil or (215)737-4834.