16--RIGHT HAND LBI
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 procure 15 units of RIGHT HAND LBI (NSN 7R-1680-016098932-P8). This is a Presolicitation notice indicating the Government's intent to negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 due to engineering source approval requirements. Interested parties must identify their interest and capability, or submit proposals with source approval information, by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 15 EA of NSN 7R-1680-016098932-P8, with delivery FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge held by approved sources necessitate acquisition from these sources. The item is flight critical, and technical data is not deemed adequate for full and open competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (implies sole source)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026 (for interest/capability statements)
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation & Source Approval
Only previously approved sources have been solicited. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. New sources must submit detailed information as per NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the original notice). Offers failing to provide required source approval data will not be considered. The Government retains discretion to proceed with award based on Fleet support needs if new source approval cannot be processed in time.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals. Proposals received within 45 days (or 30 days for BOA) of the synopsis publication will be considered. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Technical documents can be obtained from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via ASSIST-Online.