FUSE, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM / NSN 1650-01-042-4126 / F16 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A726R0077JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Olathe, KS

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components (1650)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af3ea6217f3a4fe3b85c4946945637a6/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 15, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

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

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) posted by DLA Aviation for the acquisition of a FUSE, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (NSN 1650-01-042-4126) for the F-16 aircraft. The acquisition is for an Indefinite Quantity / Firm Fixed Price contract with an estimated value not exceeding $750,000. The justification identifies Parker Hannifin as the only known source, but outlines a process for other manufacturers to become approved sources via a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

Purpose & Scope

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring a specific hydraulic system fuse (NSN 1650-01-042-4126). This document serves as a justification for restricting competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the lack of available technical data and the specialized nature of the item.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity / Firm Fixed Price (IQ/FFP)
Estimated Value: Not exceeding $750,000
Product Service Code: 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components)
Place of Performance: Olathe, KS, United States
Intended Source: Parker Hannifin (CAGE codes 98441, 59211, 82271)

Eligibility & Competition

Set-Aside: None specified.
Competition Status: This is a sole-source or limited competition acquisition. A sources sought notice was posted on October 10, 2025, but yielded no vendor responses.
Source Approval: The acquisition is designated as "IC" (Industrial Capability). New manufacturers interested in supplying this item must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to become an approved source. The synopsis posting is intended to allow other manufacturers to submit these packages. Technical data is not available to permit full and open competition.