SPE4A525R0219; 1560017107496; Leading Edge, Aircraft

SOL #: SPE4A525R0219JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 6, 2026

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 is justifying the acquisition of Leading Edge, Aircraft (NSN/PN 1560017107496/PN 74A231620-1009) on a sole-source basis. This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, indicating that the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of sources.

Acquisition Details

  • Agency: DLA Aviation
  • Item: Leading Edge, Aircraft
  • NSN/PN: 1560017107496/PN 74A231620-1009
  • Quantity: 5 units
  • Contract Type: 1-year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with potential options for increased quantity or extended term.
  • Estimated Value: The acquisition value is approved not to exceed $750,000.

Justification for Limited Competition

  • Authority: The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits acquisition from only one or a limited number of sources.
  • Reason: The specific part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality, designated as AMSC C. This restricts the acquisition to sources known to have this capability.
  • Market Research: DLA Aviation conducted market research including a review of historical contracts, the Approved Manufacturers List (AMPL), and a sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov on June 11, 2025, which yielded one response. Efforts are ongoing to overcome barriers to competition.

Key Actions & Future Opportunities

  • A synopsis for this requirement will be posted on or about August 13, 2025.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to submit Source Approval Request (SAR) packages to become approved sources for this item.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Annette PruettPRIMARY
Annette.pruett@dla.mil
8042796497

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