Gearbox, accessory (26-r-0259)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting offers for five magnesium gearbox accessory drive units for F-16 aircraft (NSN: 2835-01-208-0169, RP P/N: 5007076B). Contractors must comply with ISO 9001-2015 standards and provide items marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130, including serial numbers. The procurement requires strict adherence to military preservation and packaging standards outlined in the Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) document, which specifies Level A and Level B protection protocols using MIL-STD-2073-1 standards, along with comprehensive packaging, cleaning, and marking procedures. The solicitation was originally due on February 9, 2026, but has been amended to extend the deadline to February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with all offerors required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to submission. Evaluation criteria and award determinations will be based on contractor qualifications, compliance with technical specifications, and ability to meet the delivery schedule and packaging requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and is restricted to Collins Aerospace (CAGE Code 99167), classified under NAICS 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract involves delivery of the five gearboxes to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah, with a scheduled delivery date of March 8, 2030, and includes a DPAS rating of A1 indicating priority fulfillment status. The solicitation incorporates standard federal acquisition regulations and compliance provisions related to small business utilization, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and other government contracting requirements. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the requirement for five units with specialized military-grade specifications and extended delivery timelines suggests a moderate contract value. Detailed technical specifications, preservation requirements, and packaging instructions are provided in the associated government files, including comprehensive guidance on hazardous materials handling, international wood packaging compliance, and specialized marking and documentation procedures.