16--REGULATOR,OXYGEN,DI
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 40 Oxygen Regulators (NSN 7R-1660-015303496-FZ). This requirement is for new spares and is a follow-on to a previously canceled solicitation. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to the item requiring Government source approval as it is flight critical and technical data is not adequate for full and open competition.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 40 each of REGULATOR,OXYGEN,DI (NSN 7R-1660-015303496-FZ), with delivery FOB Origin. The item requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) procedures. Information on source approval is available via provided NAVSUP WSS links. Offers from non-approved sources must include detailed source approval information or proof of prior submission.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: July 14, 2026 (for general interest/capability statements). Proposals from responsible sources will be considered if received within 45 days of publication (May 29, 2026).
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. Proposals received within 45 days of the publication date (May 29, 2026) will be considered. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but interested parties can identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
The time required for new source approval typically precludes award delays. If a source approval request cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs. Relevant brochures for source approval and commercial item identification are available on the NAVSUP WSS website.