53--BRACKET,MOUNTING
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) Land and Maritime has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the procurement of "BRACKET, MOUNTING" (NSN/P/N: 5340-013443323) for the F-15 Eagle aircraft. This J&A, under FAR 6.302-1, restricts the upcoming solicitation (SPE7L126R0014) to approved sources: RTX Corporation (CAGE 77445) and Lewis Machine, LLC DBA (CAGE 3V183). The solicitation is anticipated to be synopsized on or about October 13, 2025.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 69 units of "BRACKET, MOUNTING" with a 100% option, intended for the F-15 Eagle aircraft. The required parts must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing components.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Quantity: Fixed Quantity (69 units) with a 100% option.
- Set-Aside: Restricted to specific approved sources due to engineering source approval requirements (AMC 1 and AMSC C).
- Estimated Value: The approval requirement is for acquisitions valued between $900,000 and $20,000,000.
Timeline & Submission
- Justification Published: March 23, 2026.
- Solicitation Synopsized: On or about October 13, 2025, for 15 days.
- Solicitation Posting: Will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days.
- Evaluation: A price analysis will compare proposed prices to historical data. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, which outlines the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting technical acceptability evaluation for future procurements.
Additional Notes
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and a market survey, did not identify additional approved manufacturing sources, though Accurate Tools Shop LLC (CAGE 9YQE7) was identified as a small business manufacturer. Vendors interested in becoming an approved source for DLA Land and Maritime are encouraged to contact the Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil.