UNRESTRICTED; Cowling Assembly, EN; NSN 1680-01-573-2953, PN 70302-02141-054, PR 7008142789
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 has posted a Justification & Approval (J&A) for a sole-source contract award for Cowling Assembly, EN (NSN 1680-01-573-2953, PN 70302-02141-054). This acquisition, valued between $750,000 and $15,000,000, is for 53 estimated units and has been awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The J&A justifies the award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the item being available from only one source.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of 53 Estimated Units (EA) of the "Cowling Assembly, EN" (NSN: 1680-01-573-2953, PN: 70302-02141-054) for DLA Aviation.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Value: Estimated to be over $750,000 and not exceeding $15,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source justification).
- Awardee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (CAGE 78286).
- Published: March 31, 2026.
Justification for Sole Source
The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is identified as the only known source capable of furnishing the required items, as technical data is not available to permit full and open competition.
Efforts to Improve Competition
A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on May 19, 2025, but no responses were received. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about June 2, 2025. If other manufacturers express interest, a solicitation will be prepared to include Procurement Notes M06/L04 for source approval consideration. The material is anticipated to be awarded against a basic ordering agreement (BOA).
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate have reviewed and certified this justification.