Connecting Link, Rig
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) Land and Maritime is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the sole-source acquisition of Connecting Link, Rigid (NSN 3040-00-361-2781 / P/N 4054118) for the Eagle F-15 Aircraft. This acquisition, under Solicitation No. SPE7L125R0098, is for spare parts that must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing components. The government intends to acquire these items directly from the manufacturer, New Hampshire Ball Bearing Inc., due to their unique design capabilities and manufacturing knowledge. The acquisition will be synopsized on or about August 11, 2025, for 15 days.
Scope of Work
- Item: Connecting Link, Rigid (NSN/P/N: 3040-00-361-2781 / P/N 4054118)
- Quantity: 2,280 units
- Option: Additional 50% of the base quantity
- End Item: Aircraft, Eagle F-15
- Requirement: Spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Base Value: [Redacted]
- Estimated Total Value (Base + Options): [Redacted]
- Maximum Contract Value: [Redacted]
Submission & Evaluation
- Synopsis Date: On or about August 11, 2025, for 15 days.
- Solicitation Posting: To the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days.
- Evaluation: Price analysis based on proposed prices compared to historical data or certified cost/pricing data.
- Rationale for Sole-Source: New Hampshire Ball Bearing Inc. (CAGE: 15860) possesses unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge essential for quality maintenance (AMSC C).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is a sole-source justification, citing FAR 6.302-1 (One or Limited Number of Responsible Sources). Therefore, there is no set-aside designation.
Notes
- Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and vendor survey, yielded no alternative responses.
- The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Notes L04 and L22, which outline processes for submitting alternate offers and qualifying products for future acquisitions.
- Interested vendors are encouraged to contact DLA's Source Approval Monitor for information on becoming an approved source for similar items.