16--HUB,ROTOR,HELICOPTE
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 / Notice of Intent to Sole Source for one Helicopter Rotor Hub (NSN 7R-1615-013470734-VH). This requirement is for a flight-critical item that necessitates engineering source approval. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond by June 24, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This opportunity is for the acquisition of one (1) HUB,ROTOR,HELICOPTE, with National Stock Number (NSN) 7R-1615-013470734-VH and Reference Number 70103-28100-045. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Technical data is not deemed adequate to support full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Deadline (Interest/Proposals): June 24, 2026
- Commercial Item Interest Deadline: Within 15 days of May 9, 2026 (approximately May 24, 2026)
- Published: May 9, 2026
Source Approval Process
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. New or alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Interested unapproved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with their proposal. The time required for new source approval is typically such that an award cannot be delayed. Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. Drawings for this item are not available. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely at its discretion.