16--NRP,ASSEMBLY - LEAD
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 NRP, ASSEMBLY - LEAD (NSN 7R-1680-016099094-P8). This is for a flight-critical, commercial item requiring Government source approval prior to contract award. Offers from new sources, including source approval documentation, are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 2 units of the NRP, ASSEMBLY - LEAD (Reference Number 381900-1001), with delivery FOB Origin. The item is classified as a commercial/nondevelopmental/off-the-shelf product. Due to its flight-critical nature and insufficient technical data for full and open competition, only Government-approved sources have been solicited.
Source Approval Requirement
New sources interested in this opportunity must submit comprehensive information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice for Spares and Repair). The approval process for new sources is lengthy, and contract award will not be delayed pending new source approval. Offers that do not include the required source approval data or proof of prior submission will not be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for an upcoming award requiring source approval)
- Set-Aside: None specified (restricted to approved sources)
- Response Due (for source approval/offers): March 9, 2026
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Agency: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Additional Notes
If a source approval request cannot be processed in time, or if approval requirements prevent timely acquisition, the award may proceed based on Fleet support needs with existing approved sources. The NAVSUP WSS Commercial Item Identification Brochure is also available online.