28--ACCESSORY GEARBOX

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting bids for the acquisition of an accessory gearbox, specifically NSN 0R-2840-016666907-B8, REF NR 5184T65G01, with a quantity of 57 EA. The solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority, and the part is considered a critical safety item (CSI). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the Government. • The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality. • Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition/repair of the part from the approved source(s). • An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.