16--PISTON ASSEMBLY
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 Special Notice for the acquisition of 13 Piston Assemblies (NSN 7R-1620-000049840-EL, REF NR 2579035). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and requires Government source approval. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, citing a lack of suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing/repair knowledge to permit full and open competition.
Scope of Work
Acquisition of 13 Piston Assemblies (NSN 7R-1620-000049840-EL, REF NR 2579035) with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Due to the nature of the item, it must be acquired from or repaired by sources specified on a source control or selected item drawing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Response Due: Interested parties may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals/quotations/capability statements within 45 days (30 days if under an existing BOA) of the publication date. Interest in providing a commercial item must be identified within 15 days of this notice.
Evaluation
The Government will consider responses to this notice solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. The proposed action is for a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1.
Additional Notes
Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the description). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. No drawings are available for this Request for Quotation.