KC-46 Landing Gear PBL
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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 is soliciting proposals for the KC-46 Landing Gear Performance Based Logistics (PBL) program. This requirement provides comprehensive remanufacture and overhaul support for KC-46 Main Landing Gear (MLG) and Nose Landing Gear (NLG) shipsets and subcomponents. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide 100% overhaul and remanufacture support for 43 Depot Level Repairables (DLRs) to meet programmed Time Change Intervals (TCI) and field-level demands. Key tasks include:
- Shipset Remanufacture: Full support for MLG and NLG assemblies.
- Subcomponent Support: Overhaul of field-level replaceable units.
- Performance Metrics: Strict adherence to an 82-day Exchange Lead Time (ELT) for shipsets and defined Remanufacture Turn Around Times (RTAT) for subcomponents.
- Exclusions: The scope specifically excludes separate wheel, tire, and brake assemblies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Award Requirements Type Contract (RTC) with Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) and Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses.
- Duration: 5-year base period with one 5-year option (10 years total).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Proposal Due: July 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST via DoD SAFE.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror providing the Best Value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: (Most Important) Assessing remanufacture capability, capacity, ELT, and RTAT.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness and balance.
- Past Performance: Assessing relevance and quality of recent similar efforts.
Additional Notes
Recent updates include a comprehensive Q&A document clarifying past performance narratives and part number configurations (specifically the -300F series). Offerors must possess a certified 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station and comply with AS9110 quality standards.