29--STARTER,ENGINE,GAS
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 55 units of STARTER,ENGINE,GAS (NSN 7R-2995-016795217-VH). This is a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 for a flight-critical item requiring engineering source approval. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. Proposals received by February 23, 2026, will be considered.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 55 units of NSN 7R-2995-016795217-VH, STARTER,ENGINE,GAS, with delivery FOB Origin. The item is designated as flight critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The Government intends to acquire this part from approved sources due to unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by these sources, and the unavailability of technical data to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 23, 2026 (Proposals received within 45 days of January 7, 2026 publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: January 22, 2026 (Within 15 days of January 7, 2026 publication)
- Published Date: January 7, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Only sources previously approved by the Government for this flight-critical item have been solicited.
- New Sources: If you are not an approved source, you must submit, along with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links available on NAVSUP WSS Business-Opps page).
- Evaluation: Offers failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered. The Government may proceed with award based on Fleet support needs even if a new source approval request is pending.
- Commercial Items: The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kaileigh Blaker
- Email: KAILEIGH.BLAKER@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (215)737-6835