COUPLING,SHAFT,RIGI
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, under the Department of Defense, issued a solicitation for COUPLING,SHAFT,RIGI (Product Service Code 3010: Torque Converters And Speed Changers). This requirement mandates Government source approval and accepts only newly manufactured spares. Proposals were due on April 20, 2026. This notice was published on May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of COUPLING,SHAFT,RIGI. Key requirements include:
- Newly manufactured spares only: Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable and will render offers ineligible for award.
- Government source approval: Quotes/proposals from non-Government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Quality: Higher-level contract quality requirement, specifically ISO 9001 or equivalent.
- Warranty: 12 months, 45 days after discovery.
- FMS Context: This requirement pertains to non-CLSSA FMS assets wholly owned by FMS customer countries. These parts will not be delivered to DoD or entered into the DoD supply chain, thus the DFARS 252.211-7003 "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" clause is deleted for these specific FMS spares.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010 is incorporated by reference where applicable.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.?-9004 is incorporated by reference for items where Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source.
- Contractor Business Systems: DFARS clause 252.242-7005 is incorporated by reference as applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: April 20, 2026
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Acquisition Flexibilities: Issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), formerly known as SEPA.
Evaluation
Offers from sources not Government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable. Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable.
Additional Notes
Drawings and technical data are not available for this solicitation.