J-85 Seal, Air, Aircraft G
ID: SPRTA125R0973Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES, AIRCRAFT, PRIME MOVING; AND COMPONENTS (2840)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dd92c841381d4978874da15d922f89cc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking to procure J-85 Aircraft G Seal, Air, a critical safety item necessary for aircraft operations. This acquisition involves a sole-source contract for 9 units, with General Electric Company identified as the approved source, and is justified under limited available sources due to the specialized nature of the item. The estimated request for proposal (RFP) issue date is September 5, 2025, with a close date of October 6, 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements within 15 days for commercial items or 45 days for general proposals. For further inquiries, contact Jeremy Bryant at jeremy.bryant@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-855-7112.

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    Jeremy Bryant
    (405) 855-7112
    Jeremy.bryant@us.af.mil
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    SYNOPSIS.pdf
    This government notice, SPRTA1-25-R-0973, is an intent to award a sole-source or limited-source contract for J-85 Aircraft G Seal, Air (NSN: 2840-01-123-1000OK, P/N: 3010T55G03). The acquisition is for 9 units, with an estimated RFP issue date of September 5, 2025, and a close date of October 6, 2025. General Electric Company (Cage: 07482) is the approved source. This is a critical safety item, export-controlled, and requires qualification. The government previously purchased 9 units for $3,250.00 each from VC Displays, Inc. in 2017. The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) due to limited available sources. Interested parties may submit capability statements within 15 days for commercial items or 45 days for general proposals, but this notice does not guarantee a competitive procurement. The government will evaluate price, technical, and past performance factors. An Ombudsman is available for concerns, and the solicitation will be electronic via www.fbo.gov. Contact Jeremy Bryant for questions.
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