16--GEARBOX ASSY,INTERM

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of a gearbox assembly, intermediate (NSN 7R-1680-015238190-H1, REF NR 214-040-009-115). The required quantity is 4 each, with delivery FOB origin. The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. Only approved sources have been solicited, and new sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. The solicitation requires submission of specific information for source approval, and offers that fail to provide all required data will not be considered for award. Key points to consider: • The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity. • Only approved sources have been solicited. • New sources must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures. • The solicitation requires submission of specific information for source approval. • The subject item is flight critical and/or the technical data available has not been determined adequate to support acquisition via full and open competition.