16--SEAT,AIRCRAFT; 1680-011080558
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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of 418 Aircraft Seats (NSN/PN 1680-01-108-0558). This action is being pursued on a sole source or limited competition basis due to the unavailability of technical data and a lack of responses to a prior Sources Sought notice. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
Purpose & Scope
This document justifies the acquisition of 418 EA of SEAT, AIRCRAFT (NSN/PN 1680-01-108-0558) under Solicitation Number SPE4A726R0261. The requirement is for DLA Aviation, with performance in Richmond, VA. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 (only one or limited number of sources) and AMSC C (engineering source approval required for quality), indicating that technical data is not available or cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, reflecting the minimum needs of the Government.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: Implied to be over $900,000 (based on approval levels for the J&A).
- Deliverable: 418 EA of SEAT, AIRCRAFT (NSN/PN 1680-01-108-0558).
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA.
Eligibility & Competition
This acquisition is restricted to a limited number of sources. Identified potential sources include CR DANIELS INC. (CAGE 15814) and SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (CAGE 78286). A Sources Sought notice was posted on December 5, 2025, but yielded no responses. The government intends to include Procurement Notes L04 & M06 in the solicitation to address and overcome barriers to competition for future acquisitions.
Submission & Timeline
As this is a Justification document, it does not detail proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. A synopsis for the related solicitation was planned for January 12, 2026.
- Published Date: June 1, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Claudette Atkins, Claudette.Atkins@dla.mil, 804-279-4920
- Secondary: Gwen Heningburg, gwen.heningburg@dla.mil, 8042796988