NSN 5310-145290782, EXTENDED PLAIN NUT, WSDC: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES, C-130
Overview
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Original Source
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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, under the Department of Defense, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of an Extended Plain Nut (NSN: 5310-145290782). This acquisition is for a sole-source, limited competition requirement for C-130 Hercules aircraft. The justification identifies Safran Landing Systems (CAGE: F6137) as the only known source. This J&A was published on May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary item being procured is an Extended Plain Nut (NSN: 5310-145290782). The estimated annual demand (EAD) is 1640 each, with an additional EAD of 8200 each.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-Year Base Period with no options
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
- Approval Level: Not exceeding $900,000 (as of 12/1/2025)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for other than full and open competition.
- Reasoning: Technical data is not available or developable for full and open competition, and competitive pursuit would lead to substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays.
- Identified Source: Safran Landing Systems (CAGE: F6137) is the sole source of supply known to have the capability.
- Market Research: Sources sought notices were posted on 11/24/2025 and 10/30/2025, but no responses were received from potential new sources.
Additional Notes
- A synopsis exception is cited in FAR 5.202.
- The anticipated cost to the Government is determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical prices.
- The solicitation will include Procurement Note L04 and alternate offer Procurement Note M06 to allow potential new sources to submit data, despite the sole-source justification.