The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 145 units of a turbine wheel (NSN 1650-01-542-0081, Part Number 4502082) as part of a presolicitation notice. This critical safety item requires a firm-fixed price contract, with delivery expected 412 days after receipt of order to Cherry Point, NC. The procurement is significant for maintaining aircraft operational readiness, and only approved sources, specifically RTX Corporation, may submit proposals unless a complete source approval package is provided by other manufacturers. Interested parties should note that the estimated solicitation issue date is December 9, 2025, with a closing date anticipated for January 8, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Sylvester P III Abramowicz at Sylvester.P.Abramowicz@dla.mil or Kay Bates at Kay.Bates@dla.mil.