BARREL SET, 20 MM
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 for the acquisition of BARREL SET, 20 MM (NSN/P/N: 1005-014733194). This acquisition is for spare parts for the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER) end item. The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, restricting the acquisition to GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. as the only known source. The opportunity was published on April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 36 sets of BARREL SET, 20 MM, where one set consists of six 20 MM gun barrels. These parts must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those used on the F/A-18 aircraft.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Quantity Type: Fixed Quantity
- Option: 100% option included
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is restricted to a single source, GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. (CAGE 05606), under Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1).
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Eligibility / Source Approval
This procurement is limited to GENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC. due to their unique capability and design control approval. However, DLA Land and Maritime encourages other interested vendors to submit a Source Approval Request Package to DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil for evaluation to become an approved source for future procurements.
Submission & Evaluation
The acquisition will be synopsized on SAM.GOV for 15 days, and the solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for 30 days. A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed and/or historical prices, and certified cost or pricing data may be requested. The item is determined to be non-commercial, utilizing FAR 15 procedures.
Additional Notes
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and market survey, was conducted, receiving only one response from BHPE LLC. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note, L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items, detailing the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting technical acceptability evaluation.