29--RADIATOR,ENGINE

SOL #: SPRPA126QYA70Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

Engine System Cooling Components, Aircraft Prime Moving (2935)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d21d56540e794446a478e433e7a31e23/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 2, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 19, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 is seeking sources for a new spares requirement for Engine Radiators (NSN 7R-2935-016948891-SX, REF NR 01-42921). This is a Presolicitation for a flight-critical item requiring Government source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited. New sources must submit specific information for approval. Responses are due March 25, 2026.

Scope of Work

Procurement of 2 EA of RADIATOR,ENGINE (NSN 7R-2935-016948891-SX, REF NR 01-42921).
This is a NEW SPARES requirement with delivery FOB Origin.
The item is flight critical and requires Government source approval.
No drawings are available, and the Government lacks sufficient data for full and open competition.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Product Service Code: 2935 (Engine System Cooling Components, Aircraft Prime Moving)
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Due: March 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: March 19, 2026

Source Approval & Evaluation

Government source approval is mandatory prior to contract award due to the item's flight-critical nature and limited technical data.
Only previously approved sources have been solicited.
New sources must submit detailed information as outlined in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures (links provided in the description) along with their proposal.
Offers from new sources failing to provide all required source approval data will not be considered.
Award will be made only if the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meets qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.
If new source approval cannot be processed in time, award may proceed based on Fleet support needs.

Additional Notes

The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this requirement. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication (by April 3, 2026).
Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications/Standards is available from the DOD Single Stock Point (DODSSP).
Contact: THOMAS KUHNLE, THOMAS.KUHNLE@DLA.MIL, (215)737-4024.