DRAFT RFP - Landing Gear Collaborative Supply Chain Integration II
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 a Draft RFP for Landing Gear Collaborative Supply Chain Integration II. This notice specifically addresses and answers questions that arose from industry regarding the initial Draft RFP (SPRHA1-26-R-1003).
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on aircraft landing gear components (PSC 1620) and supply chain integration. Key areas clarified in the Q&A include:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) & Production Lead Times (PLTs): A phase-in period for OTD requirements will be added to the Technical Requirements Document (TRD).
- Delivery Orders (DOs): Multiple DOs will be issued twice annually for DLR parts, with FMS orders supported as needed.
- Forging Management: Contractors are responsible for ensuring dies are ready; the government will not issue separate DOs for die refurbishment. A two-year phase-in for forging die management is established.
- Source Control Drawings: All necessary drawings will be provided. CLIN 4006 will be relabeled for forging maintenance and qualification.
- Specific Parts: The effort includes components for C-5 NLG Outer Cylinder (1620-00-403-5249) and F-16 MLG Outer Piston Assembly (1620-01-442-0167).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Draft RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UT
Submission & Evaluation Clarifications
- Proposal Submission: The maximum number of recent and relevant contracts for past performance will be reduced from 15 to 10.
- Progress Payments: Expanded to include long lead items (raw material, bearings, forgings), with DoD Progress Payment Rates (252.232-7004) allowing a 90% rate for small businesses.
- Tariffs & Buy American Act: No relief will be provided for tariffs, and pricing relief related to the Buy American Act will not be allowed.
Additional Notes
This notice serves to provide clarity on industry questions. The TRD and Section L of the solicitation will be reviewed and updated based on these Q&As before the final RFP release to reflect the clarified requirements and submission instructions. Interested parties should review the attached Q&A document for full details.