Oxygen System, Eject
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 Oklahoma City, OK, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of 69 Oxygen System, Eject units for F-16 aircraft (NSN: 1660-01-534-4498). This action justifies a sole-source award to Cobham Mission Systems Davenport Inc. due to a lack of other capable sources and proprietary data.
Purpose & Justification
This document serves as a justification for awarding a contract on a sole-source basis to Cobham Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (Cage: 99251) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from only one responsible source. A previous Sources Sought notice, posted on SAM.gov on 25-Sep-2025, yielded no responses, confirming the limited availability of this critical F-16 component.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 69 each of the "Oxygen System, Eject for F-16" (NSN/PN: 1660015344498BO/1659879-1). This item falls under Product Service Code 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment).
Contract Details
The anticipated contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity. The estimated value of this acquisition is not explicitly stated but falls within the approval level of "not exceeding $750,000" for the Contracting Officer.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a justification for a sole-source procurement, therefore no set-aside applies, and there are no submission or evaluation requirements for potential bidders.
Additional Notes
Cobham Mission Systems has historically refused to provide manufacturing data necessary for competitive procurement. The item is AMC coded "D" and is deemed uneconomical to reverse engineer. The 423rd SCMS engineering group will continue market surveillance for potential source development, and the Government will continue to synopsize this requirement and re-screen the item for changes in data and source availability. The contracting office is DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, with the contractor's place of performance listed as Lawrenceville, GA.