16--STABILATOR 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 intends to procure 18 STABILATOR ASSEMBLIES (NSN 7R-1680-014805166-BL) on a sole-source basis. This presolicitation is for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. The Government plans to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1. Responses from interested parties are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 18 EA of STABILATOR ASSEMBLY, NSN 7R-1680-014805166-BL, Reference Number 70200-27001-049, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data not economically available to the Government, which is essential for maintaining part quality.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
This item requires Government source approval prior to contract award. Only sources previously approved by the Government have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. If not an approved source, interested parties must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares or Repair, links provided in the description). Offers failing to provide required data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies for this solicitation. Interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online.