Differential Gear U

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure differential gears (Part Number 734574) that convert various input speeds to a constant output speed. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 17, 2026, with a deadline for submission by March 4, 2026. The procurement will utilize electronic procedures and is subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreement regulations, meaning all responsible sources are eligible to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration. The agency has identified a requirement for cost reduction, specifically requesting 20% and 25% reductions in cost and PLC, respectively. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 3040 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment), with evaluation criteria focused on the contractor's ability to meet both cost and performance objectives.

This acquisition carries no set-aside designation, allowing unrestricted competition from qualified vendors. The requirement specifies a quantity of 14 units of differential gears manufactured from steel alloy with supplementary materials including silver, lead, tin, and bronze. Delivery is scheduled for July 11, 2029, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with the destination code SW3211. The federal contract opportunity is tracked under PR Number FD20302600730PLN with line item 0001 and NSN 3040011720271HS. While no specific contract value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the focus on cost reduction targets and the extended delivery timeline suggest a significant procurement requiring qualified manufacturing capabilities and reliable delivery performance.