15--PARTS KIT,CONTROL SURFACE,AIRCRAFT

Quick Summary

The DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA AVIATION) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of PARTS KIT, CONTROL SURFACE, AIRCRAFT (NSN/PN: 1560-01-561-3518/CA64524-003). This justification, published on April 28, 2026, supports a sole source or limited competition acquisition for 124 units, with an estimated value between $750,000 and $15,000,000.

Scope of Acquisition

• Item: PARTS KIT, CONTROL SURFACE, AIRCRAFT
• NSN/PN: 1560-01-561-3518/CA64524-003
• Quantity: 124 units
• Estimated Value: Over $750,000 and not exceeding $15,000,000

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC)
• Published Date: April 28, 2026
• Contract Type: Not explicitly specified, but the acquisition may include options for increased quantity or contract term extension.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

• This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating that the supplies or services are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
• Identified Sources: ONTIC ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURE (CAGE 45934) is the specific source. BHPE LLC (CAGE 9SWS7) has also expressed interest.

Additional Notes

• A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on August 25, 2025, which received one vendor response (BHPE LLC).
• The justification states that technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition.
• DLA AVIATION is actively working to overcome barriers to competition for future acquisitions by posting synopses and requiring manufacturers to submit source approval packages.
• Contact: Tamirra Nelson (Tamirra.Nelson@dla.mil, (392) 737-2065) for inquiries.