16--GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AI

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a contractor to provide a GEARBOX ASSEMBLY, AI, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 7R-1680-015554507-H1. The required quantity is 2 each, and the delivery point is FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain its quality. The approved source(s) have unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. Some key points to consider: • The part requires Government source approval prior to contract award. • Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. • If a company is not an approved source, they must submit the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures with their proposal. • The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source.