Brake, Multiple Disk
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 Ogden, UT has issued an Award Notice for the sole-source acquisition of 10 units of "Brake, Multiple Disk" (NSN/PN: 1630-01-500-1903). The award is justified to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems due to proprietary data rights and the absence of other available sources.
Scope of Work
The acquisition is for 10 units of "Brake, Multiple Disk" (NSN/PN: 1630-01-500-1903), which falls under Product Service Code 1630 (Aircraft Wheel And Brake Systems).
Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- Justification: Sole-source acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that only one or a limited number of sources are available.
- Contractor: Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (CAGE: 0B9R9) is identified as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies.
- Proprietary Data: Meggitt owns the complete proprietary data to manufacture the subject NSN and is unwilling to sell it. The government does not possess the necessary engineering functions to reverse engineer the data.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source acquisition; therefore, no set-aside applies.
Submission & Evaluation
A sources sought notice or Request for Information (RFI) was previously posted, but no responses were received from industry. The acquisition is restricted to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems due to their proprietary data and sole-source capability.
Additional Notes
- The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined to be fair and reasonable.
- Efforts to improve DoD competition are ongoing, with the Air Force regularly inquiring about proprietary data rights and analyzing reverse engineering feasibility.
- This Award Notice was published on May 6, 2026.
- Contact: Michelle L Parker, mcihelle.parker.2@us.af.mil, 385-519-8190.