1620-01-139-6672 (25-R-0244)
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 is conducting a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Synopsis for Nose Wheel Steering Units (NSN 1620-01-139-6672) for the F-5 aircraft. This market research aims to identify capable sources, determine the availability of commercial or non-developmental items, and enhance competition. Responses are due February 21, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 55 units of the Nose Wheel Steering Unit, F-5, with National Stock Number (NSN) 1620-01-139-6672 and Part Numbers (P/Ns) 6-43902-509. These units are destined for the USAF. The estimated delivery schedule is 18 months ARO (After Receipt of Order).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Request for Information and Synopsis (not a Request for Proposal)
- Contracting Office: DLA Aviation, Hill AFB, UT
- NAICS: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 1620 (Aircraft Landing Gear Components)
- Duration of Contract Period: To Be Determined (TBD)
- Set-Aside: Not expected to be set-aside for small businesses.
- Response Date: February 21, 2025
- Published Date: June 4, 2026 (Archive Date)
Justification & Data Limitations
This requirement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), indicating that the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. The Government does not own the necessary data or rights to purchase this part from additional sources, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the part. Specifications, plans, or drawings are incomplete or unavailable.
Evaluation & Response
This notice is for market research purposes only; the Government does not intend to contract based on this request or pay for information submitted. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. While the Government is not planning to use commercial item policies (FAR Part 12), interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 30 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
- Small business firms interested in subcontracting opportunities are suggested to contact Circor (91816).
- One or more items under this acquisition are subject to Free Trade Agreements.
- Foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.
- Contact Johnny Wakefield at 385-519-8310 or johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil for inquiries.