NSN 1680-01-217-5837, BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY, Part-Number 8545M1/40A
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 presolicitation for a BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY (NSN 1680-01-217-5837, Part-Number 8545M1/40A). This is a DLA Direct Procurement for a quantity of 128 units under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation will be issued as Other Than Full and Open Competition, indicating a limited source requirement. The official solicitation is expected on or around March 8, 2026, via DLA DIBBS.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 128 BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY units, identified by NSN 1680-01-217-5837 and Part-Number 8545M1/40A. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type. Delivery of production units is required within 408 days after receipt of order.
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection: Origin
- Acceptance: Origin
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Quantity: 128 Each
- Competition: Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Solicitation Release: On or around March 8, 2026
- Solicitation Access: DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP)
- Presolicitation Response Date: April 11, 2026 (Note: This is for the presolicitation; the actual solicitation will have its own response date.)
- Published: February 27, 2026
Important Notes / Action Items
Potential bidders, especially those not currently approved sources, should review the attached "AVN SAR Submit Instructions.docx" document. This document outlines the process for submitting Source Approval Requests (SARs) for NSNs. Given the "Other Than Full and Open Competition" designation, becoming an approved source is critical.
- SAR Submission: For NSNs without open solicitations, SARs must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE. Email
dlaavnsmallbus@dla.milto initiate a SAR drop-off request. - Cost-Effectiveness: SARs may not be processed if deemed not cost-effective due to low demand. Bidders are advised to check the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application (SRVA) at
https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ra/srva/default.aspxfor forecasting requirements. - SAR Review: The SAR review process can take over 180 days.
- Contact for SARs:
dlaavnsmallbus@dla.mil. - Contact for Procurement: Leslea Newlon (
Leslea.Newlon@dla.mil, 4457379902).