SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY

SOL #: SPE4A7-26-R-X933JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment (1660)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2a910013a4b429f98b5b5eddbfdc001/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 10, 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 has posted a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY (NSN/PN: 1660-01-270-5139-P/N 358-1255-1). This document justifies restricting competition to a sole source or limited competition basis, citing AVOX SYSTEMS (CAGE 53655) as the only known capable entity.

Purpose & Scope

The purpose of this document is to justify the sole-source acquisition of "SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY (AMSC '3Z')". The acquisition is for a minimum of 20 units, with an estimated maximum value of $80,000 for the base year and a maximum annual value of $120,000 for the base plus one option year. The item falls under Product Service Code 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment).

Contract Details

Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
Duration: Base period plus one one-year option period.
Estimated Value: Base period $80,000 (MIN=20 units); maximum annual value $120,000.
Published: April 10, 2026

Justification for Sole Source

This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for other than full and open competition. Efforts to promote competition included posting a Sources Sought notice/RFI on June 12, 2023, which yielded no responses. The item is designated with AMSC '3Z', indicating it is a commercial/non-developmental/off-the-shelf item, and the contracting officer has certified the information for acquisitions not exceeding $750,000.