16--DAMPER ASSY
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 at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Presolicitation notice for DAMPER ASSY (NSN 7R-1615-016047562-BL), quantity 39 EA. This is an intent to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements for this flight-critical item. Interested parties must demonstrate capability and source approval within 45 days of the synopsis publication date (May 5, 2026).
Scope of Work
Acquisition of 39 EA of DAMPER ASSY, NSN 7R-1615-016047562-BL, REF NR 70106-28000-049. Delivery is FOB Origin. This item is flight-critical and requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only previously approved sources due to proprietary data rights, manufacturing knowledge, and technical data not economically available to the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Response Due: Within 45 days of publication (published May 5, 2026)
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals/capability statements within 45 days of publication. New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. Offers from unapproved sources must include detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide required data will result in non-consideration for award.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies. Interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Drawings are not available. Contact AISHA J. VARNADORE for inquiries.