The amendment extends the response date for a solicitation issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City. The original deadline of July 31st, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST is pushed to August 30th, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST, providing an extra four weeks for potential offerors to respond. This change aims to give offerors adequate time to craft responses, ensuring a comprehensive and thoughtful submission. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unaltered. Offerors are required to acknowledge this amendment in their submissions.

This document is an amendment to a solicitation/contracts modification (SPRTA1-24-R-0199-0002) issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, aimed at extending the submission date for offers. The original closing date of August 30, 2024, has been postponed to October 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST, to better serve government interests. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their proposals are considered. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The amendment is overseen by buyer Keith Russ, with contact information provided for inquiries. This document underscores the procedures followed in federal procurement, mandating timely responses to amendments to maintain compliance with government contracting standards.

The U.S. Air Force seeks offers for a firm-fixed-price contract related to aircraft engine manufacturing. The primary objective is to procure a specific quantity of gear box housings, designated as Critical Safety Items (CSI), with the potential for additional orders. These housings must adhere to stringent quality standards, including ISO 9001-2015 certification and higher-level contract quality requirements. Offerors are expected to possess the necessary qualifications and certifications, providing detailed pricing structures for the manufacturing process, including separate pricing for non-recurring expenses. The current requirement is for 81 gear box housings, with potential orders ranging from 21 to 121 units. Delivery is expected by December 2024. Prospective vendors must submit their offers by the deadline in July 2024, with the Air Force reserving the right to evaluate the quality and pricing of proposals before making an award. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with qualification requirements, delivery timelines, and pricing structures. This solicitation also emphasizes the need for compliance with export control restrictions and security-related clauses, incorporating several DFARS and FAR clauses related to security and data exchange.