16--REELING MACHINE,AIR
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 intends to award a sole-source contract for Reeling Machine, Air (NSN 7R-1680-015106774-CB), quantity 3 EA. This presolicitation is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). Non-approved sources must submit qualification information with their proposals.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of Reeling Machine, Air, identified by NSN 7R-1680-015106774-CB. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, the Government intends to acquire this part from approved source(s) who retain data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Proposals from Non-Approved Sources Due: Within 45 days of publication (approx. April 26, 2026)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of publication (approx. March 27, 2026)
Evaluation
Proposals from non-approved sources will only be considered if they include comprehensive information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair, links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide all required data will result in proposals not being considered for award. The time required for new source approval is significant, and award may proceed based on Fleet support needs if approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to solicit and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at DAPS.