Presolicitation
Meggitt Aircraft Braking System (MABS) Multiple NSN Long Term Contract
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPE4A626R0161
Due in 7 daysSole source
The agency plans to award to one named company. Others can only submit a capability statement to challenge it.
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DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA plans to issue a sole-source, ten-year requirements-type contract to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (and its subsidiary Nasco) for consumable and Depot Level Reparable spare parts, renewing two existing contracts that expire in September 2028. The contract will have a five-year base period and a five-year option period, and the RFP is expected around January 18, 2027; non-OEM or surplus sources that believe they can supply these parts must notify the Contracting Officer before this synopsis closes.
Watch out for
- Sole-source acquisition limits opportunity. The government plans to award directly to Meggitt/Nasco without competition, so non-OEM firms must proactively prove capability just to be considered as an alternate.
the acquisition will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.103-1
- Ten-year contract locks out competition once awarded. If awarded sole-source, items stay on contract with Meggitt until the full ten-year term ends, closing off competition for a decade unless items become competitive.
Once items are added, they will remain on contract with MABS until the final expiration of the contract unless they become competitive items.
- No technical data package available. The government doesn't hold technical data for these parts, making it difficult for anyone but the OEM to compete even if invited to respond.
The government procures these items on a part-number basis and does not possess any technical data.
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Full brief
What they want
- Long-term supply of consumable and Depot Level Reparable (DLR) spare parts for Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) items
- Ship DLA-direct to any DLA depot and customer-direct to any DLA customer as ordered by delivery order
- Non-OEM firms: notify the Contracting Officer if interested and able to supply the listed NSNs
- Surplus dealers: submit a surplus certificate or traceability documentation showing the product is acceptable
- Contract type
- Requirements-type long-term contract, primarily firm-fixed-price with possible price redetermination during the option period
- Period of performance
- One five-year base period plus one five-year option period (ten years total)
- Place of performance
- Richmond, VA, USA
- How they'll choose
- Sole source award to the OEM under other-than-full-and-open-competition procedures; not a competitive best-value evaluation, except that surplus-dealer responses are subject to a specific evaluation factor.
- Offers due
- 2026-10-05T15:00:00-04:00
- How to submit
- Written notification to the Contracting Officer, with a copy of the letter of interest sent to SBA PCR titus.jackson@sba.gov
What they'll judge offers on
- Evaluation Factor for Unused Former Government Surplus Property (DLA Procurement Note M05), for surplus-dealer responses
What to include when you submit
- Non-OEM sources must notify the Contracting Officer before the synopsis closing date if interested in the listed NSNs
- Surplus dealers must include a completed surplus certificate (DLA Procurement Note 04) or adequate traceability documentation
- Identify the quantity available and price if responding as an alternate source
You must have
- Intended as sole-source to the OEM (Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems); alternate/non-OEM sources must proactively prove ability to supply
It is the Government’s intent to conduct a sole source acquisition with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Surplus dealers must provide a completed surplus certificate or adequate traceability documentation
The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLA Procurement Note 04, Unused Former Government Surplus Property or adequate traceability documentation
Current contractor
Current contracts SPE4AX-18-D-9452 and SPE4AX-18-D-9453 with Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) expire in September 2028; this notice is to renew/replace them with a new ten-year sole-source contract.
Not in the notice text
- Full list of NSNs, part numbers, and annual estimated quantities (available upon request, not included in this notice)
- Estimated total contract value
- Specific weapon systems the parts support
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SPE4A626R0161
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation
- NAICS
- 336413
- Product/service code
- 1630
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Place of performance
- Richmond, VA, 23237
- Contracting contact
- CHADNEY THOMPSONCHADNEY.THOMPSON@DLA.MIL
Full notice text from SAM.gov
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Richmond, VA intends to issue a solicitation for consumable and Depot Level Reparable (DLR) spare parts that are sole source to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS, CAGE 0B9R9) and its subsidiary Nasco Aircraft Brake Inc. (NASCO, CAGE 21849). This acquisition intends to renew contracts SPE4AX-18-D-9452 and SPE4AX-18-D-9453 that expire in September 2028. MABS is currently the sole source manufacturer for the parts scheduled for solicitation and the acquisition will be conducted using other than full and open competition procedures in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 (Class Deviation 2026-O0017), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The government procures these items on a part-number basis and does not possess any technical data. The solicitation will be for a ten-year, requirements-type long-term contract. There will be one five-year base period and one five-year option period. The structure of the contract is anticipated to be two separate contracts resulting from one solicitation. Pricing terms will primarily firm fixed price, however provisions for Price Redetermination may be included and conducted concurrently when exercising the option period. Once items are added, they will remain on contract with MABS until the final expiration of the contract unless they become competitive items. The eventual contract is intended to be awarded as commercial using FAR Part 12 (Class Deviation 2026-O0028) procedures. The items support various weapon systems. DLA-Direct shipments will be to any DLA depot. Customer-direct shipments may be to any DLA customer. The estimated solicitation issue date for the Request for Proposal is 18 January 2027. It is the Government’s intent to conduct a sole source acquisition with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); therefore, if any non-OEM source is interested in the NSNs listed in the attachment to this synopsis, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date. Surplus dealers are also invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLA Procurement Note 04, Unused Former Government Surplus Property or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. (Note: DLA Procurement Note M05 - Evaluation Factor For Unused Former Government Surplus Property will apply, and other Aviation sites will provide their equivalent surplus documentation, as applicable). Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified. In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the contracting officer identified herein and SBA PCR (titus.jackson@sba.gov). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government. The NSNs, part numbers, and annual estimated quantities for the initial population are available upon request. Any supplies or services furnished under this resulting contract will be ordered by issuance of a delivery order. All responses received by the response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.