16--PISTON ASSEMBLY
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 13 Piston Assemblies (NSN 7R-1620-000049840-EL), a Critical Safety Item (CSI), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government source approval is required for this flight-critical item, and only previously approved sources have been solicited. Non-approved sources must submit detailed source approval information with their proposals for consideration.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the acquisition of 13 Piston Assemblies, identified by NSN 7R-1620-000049840-EL and Reference Number 2579035. These items are designated as flight critical and Critical Safety Items (CSI). Due to the nature of the item and the lack of adequate technical data or data rights in Government possession, acquisition from/repair by other sources or qualification testing of another part is not permitted without prior Government source approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Proposal Consideration Deadline: Proposals received within 45 days of the notice publication (approximately May 11, 2026) will be considered.
- Commercial Item Capability Identification Deadline: Interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice (approximately April 11, 2026).
- Published: March 27, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
Award is intended for sources previously approved by the Government. If you are not an approved source, you must submit, along with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Failure to provide all required data will result in non-consideration. The Government may proceed with approved sources if new source approval cannot be processed in time to meet Fleet support needs.
Additional Notes
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No drawings are available for this Request for Quotation. The Government is not using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this solicitation.