16--GEARBOX ASSEMBLY,AI

The Defense Logistics Agency is soliciting bids for the procurement of a GEARBOX ASSEMBLY, AI, with NSN 7R-1680-017284909-V2. The item 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. • The procurement is for a quantity of 1 EA, with delivery FOB origin. • The item is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition. • Only the source(s) previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. • The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. • If you are not an approved source, you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in one of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Source Approval Information Brochures.