This Presolicitation Notice, issued on September 17, 2025, announces a proposed contract action for the supply of 113 Compressor Units, Rotary, Part Number 040239-01, NSN 4310-01-711-1684FG, for B-52 aircraft. The contracting officer is Kevin Howe, DLA Aviation-AOB (kevin.howe.1@us.af.mil). Rix Industries (CAGE 28953) is identified as a qualified source, indicating a limited-source procurement under FAR 6.302 due to the specialized nature of the supplies. Deliveries of 15 units monthly are scheduled to begin January 22, 2027, to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma. This solicitation is exclusively electronic via www.sam.gov, available no earlier than 15 days from the notice. There are no qualification, export control, or first article requirements. An Ombudsman is available for offeror concerns at (385) 591-1599. Government obligations are contingent on fund availability.

This government solicitation, SPRTA1-26-R-1820, is an RFP for the procurement of new manufactured materiel, specifically Compressor Unit, Rotors (NSN: 4310-01-711-1684 FG, Manufacturer Part Number: 28953, 040239-01). The solicitation is unrestricted with a NAICS code of 336413 and a size standard of 1,250. Offers will be received until January 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Key requirements include Unique Item Identification (UID) for items costing $5,000 or more, and submission of inspection and acceptance receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The required quantity for the compressor units is an estimated 75, with a possible range between 19 and 113. Delivery is phased, with 15 units due monthly from January to May 2027. The document also details various FAR and DFARS clauses covering areas such as prompt payment, fraud, small business subcontracting, export control, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made products and services.