SHAFT,PISTON
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) Land and Maritime is preparing a sole-source acquisition for SHAFT, PISTON (NSN/P/N 3040-009421745) for HELICOPTERS CH-53. This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) restricts the award to EATON AEROSPACE, LLC.
Purpose & Scope
This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for Solicitation No. SPE7L125R0143. DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) requires 42 units of the "SHAFT, PISTON" to be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with parts currently used on HELICOPTERS CH-53. The acquisition is restricted to EATON AEROSPACE, LLC (CAGE 62983) as the only known source approved by the design control activity. The justification cites AMC 3 (acquire directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC D (data not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, or adequate description for competitive solicitation is not possible).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Quantity: Fixed quantity of 42 units with a 100% Option
- Estimated Value: Over $900,000 up to $20,000,000 (falls within approval requirements for a Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate)
- Place of Performance: Cherry Point, NC, United States
Solicitation & Response
- The acquisition will be synopsized on or about September 25, 2025, for 15 days.
- The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days.
- Dealers of the approved source will be solicited.
- A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed and/or historical prices.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole-source acquisition and is not a set-aside.
Important Notes
- The solicitation contains DLAD Procurement Note L04, which outlines the process for submitting an alternate offer and requesting evaluation of an alternate product's technical acceptability for future procurements.
- Vendors interested in becoming an approved source can contact the DLA Land and Maritime Source Approval Monitor.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: JENNIFER CUMMINS
- Email: JENNIFER.CUMMINS@DLA.MIL