Gearbox assembly, AC

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is soliciting bids for gearbox assemblies for the C-5 Landing Gear, specifically seeking 22 units of two different NSN part numbers (1620-01-160-6348, Part Number 49001-001 and 1620-01-160-6351, Part Number 49002-001). This procurement is for critical safety items to be acquired through a Firm Fixed Price contract. The solicitation number SPRHA1-25-R-0062 was originally posted on November 20, 2024, with subsequent amendments modifying quantities and extending proposal deadlines. The current proposal submission deadline is March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the documents, the procurement appears to have specific technical and engineering requirements outlined in the Engineering Data List (EDL) and Statement of Work.

The solicitation is not set aside for a specific small business category, though it appears to be initially restricted to Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC. The place of performance is within the United States, with the contracting office located at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The procurement involves aircraft landing gear components, categorized under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Packaging and preservation requirements are stringent, with specific instructions referencing military standards MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129. While exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves 22 units each of two different gearbox assembly components, suggesting a significant but not enormous contract value. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for handling, packaging, and reporting, indicating a complex and precision-focused procurement process.