The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of J-85 Spraybars, with an estimated issue date of December 4, 2024, and a close date of January 4, 2025. The acquisition involves a total of 1,668 units, classified as a critical safety item, with a minimum order of 417 and a maximum of 2,502 units due by January 31, 2025. This procurement is essential for military applications and will not follow standard commercial item acquisition policies, focusing instead on limited source negotiations based on statutory guidelines. Interested parties can reach out to Jeremy Bryant at jeremy.bryant@us.af.mil or call 405-855-7112 for further information, while noting that the contract's execution is contingent upon the appropriation of funds.