HCU ASSY,PILOT,AIRC
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 has issued a solicitation for HCU ASSY, PILOT, AIRC under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). This requirement is for newly manufactured spares, specifically for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer countries, and requires Government source approval. Quotes from non-approved sources or for refurbished/remanufactured materials will be deemed technically unacceptable. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
Procurement of HCU ASSY, PILOT, AIRC (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This requirement is for non-CLSSA FMS spares, meaning the parts are wholly owned by FMS customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain. Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable.
Key Requirements
- Government Source Approval: Offerors must be Government-approved sources of supply. Quotes from non-approved sources are technically unacceptable.
- Authorized Distributors: Dealers/distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter (on manufacturer's letterhead) at the time of proposal submittal.
- Material Condition: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered.
- Technical Data: Drawings and technical data are not available for this solicitation.
- IUID Exemption: DFARS 252.211-7003 "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" is deleted for this requirement as assets are for FMS customers and will not be delivered to DoD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities)
- Set-Aside: Not specified (FMS requirement)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 20, 2026
Submission & Contact
Offerors must submit proposals by the due date. For inquiries, contact MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MIL or call 215-737-0422.