17--STRUCTURAL COMPONEN
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 for Structural Components (NSN 7R-1720-016667564-EY), specifically for Aircraft Launching Equipment. This is an intent to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1, citing the need for engineering source approval and proprietary data rights held by the current qualified source(s).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 15 units of NSN 7R-1720-016667564-EY, with delivery FOB Origin. The components require engineering source approval to maintain quality, as the approved source(s) possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, along with data rights not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Product Service Code: 1720 (Aircraft Launching Equipment)
- Quantity: 15 EA
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Commercial Items: The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice.
Response & Deadlines
All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability, or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. These responses will be considered by the Government to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses received within 45 days (or 30 days if under an existing BOA) of the original publication will be considered.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 2:00 PM Local Time (as extended by Amendment 0001).
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
- Contact: Michael Kneble, MICHAEL.KNEBLE@DLA.MIL, (215)737-5619.
Additional Notes
Drawings are not available.