NSN 1615-01-172-5068, PR 60232148, solicitation SPE4A7-16-R-1152; Item: Gear Box Assembly for AH-64 helicopter.  IAW McDonnell Douglas Helicopter (8V613) solicit cage (48t42), P/N: 7-117600051-1. procurement described are not available. Approved Source is Transdigm INC (12035), P/N: C80873-1.  Any manufactures not listed above that wishes to submit a source approval request for this item for future procurements should visit http://www.dscr.dla.mil/userweb/sarguide.doc  for details on how to submit a SAR package.  Surge is not requirement.  Progress Payments are not authorized for this purchase.

 This procurement will result in a Definite Quantity Firm Fixed Contract for a quantity of 53 each.  This is not a Critical Safety Item (CSI) as verified on the CSI Data Viewer and Air Force CSI Lists.  Export Control applies.  The delivery was based on knowledge of the vendor, the item, and the procurement history.  Solicitation is unrestricted for business size, Other than full and open competition in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1).  Item is source controlled with AMC/AMSC 1B.  Subcontracting Plan is not required based on the TINA Threshold has not been breached.