NSN 15601-007228208, BLEED AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY, WSDC: 11F, GALAXY C-5 AIRCRAFT
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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of a Bleed Air Duct Assembly (NSN/PN: 1560-007228208) for the Galaxy C-5 Aircraft. This justification restricts the acquisition to Arrowhead Products Corp (Cage 70628) as the sole source. The anticipated contract is a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (FFP IQC) with a 5-year base period, valued between $750,000 and $15,000,000.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is the Bleed Air Duct Assembly (NSN/PN: 1560-007228208). This component is critical for the Galaxy C-5 Aircraft.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-Year Base Period (no options)
- Value: Over $750,000 and not exceeding $15,000,000
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Contracting Activity: DLA Aviation - FAQE
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A725R0645
Justification & Eligibility
This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. The specific reasons for sole source are:
- The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity (AMSC C).
- The Government lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase the part from sources other than the current one (AMSC H).
Efforts to improve competition included posting a sources sought notice on May 27, 2025, which identified S3 AeroDefense (Cage 4GPC1) as an interested distributor. However, the acquisition remains restricted to Arrowhead Products Corp.
Additional Notes
The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing. The justification has been approved by the Contracting Officer and the Competition Advocate.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tatjana Klemmer
- Email: tatjanavaughan@dla.mil