16--GEARBOX ASSY,TAIL,A

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of a GEARBOX ASSY, TAIL, A, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 7R-1680-017336838-H5. The procurement requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. Interested parties must submit their proposals within 45 days after the publication of this synopsis. The contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Some key points to consider are: • The procurement is for a specific part with a unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. • The approved source(s) have data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. • Interested parties must submit their proposals within 45 days after the publication of this synopsis. • The contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.