66--INERTIAL NAVIGATION - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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 Inertial Navigation and other replacement parts (NSN 7R-6605-016320381-P8, REF NR 4987669-2, QTY 2 EA). This is an intent to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, due to engineering source approval requirements and proprietary data rights. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for two (2) each of NSN 7R-6605-016320381-P8, REF NR 4987669-2, Inertial Navigation and other replacement parts. Delivery is FOB Origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. The approved source(s) retain unique design capability, engineering skills, manufacturing/repair knowledge, and data rights not economically available to the Government. Alternate sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Product/Service Code: 6605 (Navigational Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposals/Capability Statements Due: July 20, 2026 (within 45 days of publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Due: June 19, 2026 (within 15 days of publication)
- Published: June 4, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government's determination not to compete is solely at its discretion. Information received will primarily be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item.
Additional Notes
Interested parties can obtain Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, QPLs, QPDs, and other standardized documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) at Document Automation and Production Service (DAPS) or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Patterns, Drawings, Deviation Lists, and Purchase Descriptions are not stocked at DODSSP.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: MARY S. LINDSAY
- Email: MARY.LINDSAY@DLA.MIL
- Phone: (215)737-3832