81--SHIPPING AND STORAG

The contract involves the procurement of 30 units of NSN 6K-8145-012622982-YX, with delivery terms specified as FOB origin, meaning the buyer assumes responsibility for the item once it leaves the supplier’s location. Engineering source approval is mandatory to ensure part quality, as only qualified sources possess the unique design capabilities, specialized engineering skills, and proprietary manufacturing or repair knowledge essential to maintaining performance standards. These approved sources hold exclusive data rights and technical information that are not economically accessible to the Government, making source restriction necessary. Any alternative supplier must undergo formal qualification through procedures approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity responsible for the part’s intended application, ensuring compliance with designated quality and technical requirements. This is a presolicitation notice issued under solicitation number SPRPA126RVC31, with a response deadline of September 2, 2026, and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, limiting eligibility to small businesses. The requirement is managed by the Department of Defense through the DLA Aviation office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the primary point of contact being Makayla Hauser of APAC.41. The part’s technical specifications and sourcing restrictions indicate a reliance on niche suppliers with established expertise, and the Government retains strict oversight over qualification processes to safeguard mission-critical performance and supply chain integrity.