16--PISTON,HYDRAULIC FL
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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the sole-source acquisition of Hydraulic Pistons. This notice, published on May 18, 2026, details the rationale for a limited competition acquisition of a critical aerospace component.
Scope of Acquisition
The acquisition is for 40 Each (EAQ) of "PISTON, HYDRAULIC FL" with National Stock Number (NSN)/Part Number (PN) 1650-01-286-5223. This item falls under Product Service Code 16 (Aerospace Craft Components And Accessories).
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 base years with no options
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the anticipated cost has been determined fair and reasonable based on previous procurement history.
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-0417
Justification & Eligibility
- Authority: The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the item is available from only one or limited sources.
- Reason: Specifically, the justification is based on AMSC P, indicating that the Government does not own the rights to use the data needed to purchase the part from additional sources, and these rights cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.
- Set-Aside: This is a sole-source acquisition; therefore, no set-aside applies.
Future Opportunities
- A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on February 5, 2026, but no vendors responded.
- The agency intends to include procurement notes to permit other vendors to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to enhance future competition for this item.
Additional Notes
This J&A was published as an Award Notice, following an anticipated synopsis on or about March 10, 2026. The acquisition is being conducted by DLA Aviation - Richmond, VA. For inquiries, contact Renee Griffin at Renee.Griffin@dla.mil or (445) 737-2040.