59--RACK,SUPPORT ASSEMB - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 award a sole-source contract for RACK,SUPPORT ASSEMB - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7R-5985-015461193-QE, QTY 6 EA). This presolicitation is for flight-critical items requiring engineering source approval, with the government planning to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for six units of NSN 7R-5985-015461193-QE, REF NR 5165350-1, delivered FOB Origin. These parts are flight-critical and require engineering source approval by the design control activity. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by qualified sources necessitate acquisition from approved sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Item: RACK,SUPPORT ASSEMB - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7R-5985-015461193-QE)
- Quantity: 6 EA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Response Due: Proposals received within 45 days of publication (official response date is June 29, 2026).
- Commercial Item Interest Due: Within 15 days of publication (approx. May 29, 2026).
Source Approval & Evaluation
The Government requires source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must submit detailed qualification information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required data or documentation of previous submission will not be considered. The Government will consider proposals from other responsible sources received within 45 days to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, but this is at their sole discretion.
Additional Notes
No drawings are available. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.