16--DAMPER,SHIMMY
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 intends to award a sole-source contract for 28 EA of DAMPER,SHIMMY (NSN 7R-1615-017143270-H5). This presolicitation notice indicates the current part design is unstable, with major changes contemplated, rendering the present configuration obsolete. The Government plans to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 28 EA of DAMPER,SHIMMY, NSN 7R-1615-017143270-H5, with delivery FOB Origin. The current design of this part is unstable, and engineering, manufacturing, or performance issues suggest that required design objectives have not been met. Major changes are anticipated, which will make the current part obsolete. Limited acquisition/repair from the present source is expected pending these configuration changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Response Deadline for Proposals/Capability Statements: 45 days after publication (June 18, 2026)
- Response Deadline for Commercial Item Interest: 15 days from notice publication (May 19, 2026)
Procurement Strategy
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice. Information on obtaining military and federal specifications is available from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online.