16--SDSR,AIRCRAFT EQUIP
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, intends to award a sole source contract for Aircraft Equipment (NSN 7R-1680-015728130-CB). This requirement is for 9 units of a flight-critical part that necessitates engineering source approval due to unique design capabilities and proprietary technical data held by approved sources. The Government plans to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 9 units of Aircraft Equipment (NSN 7R-1680-015728130-CB, REF NR 6120-0500-001), with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, as well as data rights or technical data not economically available to the Government, which are essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Response Due (Interest/Proposals): April 7, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of notice (approx. March 6, 2026)
Source Approval & Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement; only previously approved sources have been solicited. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability.
- New Sources: Must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
- Submission Requirements: If not an approved source, submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice) with your proposal. If a source approval request is pending, submit a copy of the cover letter. Offers failing to provide required data will not be considered.
- Note: Source approval processing time may not delay award if Fleet support needs are critical.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Contact: MALCOLM FILS, MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MIL, (215)737-0422.