16--CONTROL COLUMN,AIRC

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of a control column, airframe, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 7R-1680-014752008-V2. The required quantity is 18 each, and the delivery terms are FOB origin. The solicitation is restricted to sources previously approved by the Government, as the item is flight critical and the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. If a company is not an approved source, they must submit the required information for source approval with their proposal. The key aspects of this solicitation include: • The requirement for Government source approval prior to contract award • The need for suitable technical data, Government data rights, or manufacturing/repair knowledge to permit acquisition from/repair by other sources • The restriction on qualification testing of another part or use of a second source part in the intended application • The requirement for submission of the information detailed in the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with the proposal