WHEEL SUBASSEMBLY,I
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 is soliciting offers for WHEEL SUBASSEMBLY, I (Product Service Code 1630 - Aircraft Wheel And Brake Systems). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and the solicitation is issued under EAF authority with synopsis waived due to urgency. Offers are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of WHEEL SUBASSEMBLY, I. Key requirements include:
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): Subject to DFARS clause 252.209-7010, requiring strict adherence to identification and quality standards.
- Newly Manufactured Spares Only: Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not acceptable and will render offers ineligible for award.
- Source Approval: For items other than P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, offers from sources not government-approved will be technically unacceptable.
- P-8/P-3 Platform Exception: Commercial Items readily available on the commercial market require current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) to accompany individual products from New Unused stock from the OEM.
- Distributor Requirements: Authorized distributors must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter from the source on letterhead to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal.
- Quality Requirements: Higher-level contract quality requirement (AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent) applies.
- Warranty: A 12-month warranty is required, with 45 days after discovery of defect for notification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Offers Due: May 29, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: May 19, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on compliance with strict requirements for Critical Safety Items, source approval, and the provision of newly manufactured spares. Offers not meeting these criteria, including those from unapproved sources or proposing refurbished materials, will be deemed technically unacceptable. The solicitation also includes an evaluation clause for commercial products and services.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various clauses by reference, including those related to Item Unique Identification, Inspection and Acceptance, FMS Delivery, Wide Area Workflow Payment, Buy American Act, and Security Prohibitions. The synopsis was waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)).
Contact NASEEM.AOUN@DLA.MIL or call 215-737-0865 for inquiries.