16--INVERTER,AIRCRAFT,M
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of 4 units of NSN 7R-1680-015842944-ZR, Inverter, Aircraft, M. This presolicitation indicates the government's intent to negotiate with only one source for this requirement. However, interested parties are invited to identify their capabilities and submit quotes. A critical requirement for this flight-critical item is Government source approval. Responses are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of 4 units of the specified aircraft inverter, which is identified as a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf item. The delivery terms are FOB Origin. The item is categorized under Product Service Code 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 20, 2026, at 04:00 AM UTC
- Published: June 18, 2026
Source Approval Requirements
Due to the item's flight-critical nature and/or inadequate technical data for full and open competition, Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited.
- New sources must submit detailed information as specified in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (available for Spares and Repair at the provided NAVSUP links).
- Offers from unapproved sources that fail to provide all required source approval data will not be considered.
- The government reserves the right to proceed with an award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. While interested parties may submit responses, the determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on these responses is solely at the government's discretion. Information received will primarily be used to assess the feasibility of competitive acquisition.