F-100 Case, Compressor, Air

This document is a federal solicitation (SPRTA1-26-R-1234) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The solicitation is for the procurement of newly manufactured, aluminum alloy air compressor cases (NSN: 2840-01-538-9773 NZ), which house the #2 and #3 bearing assemblies. Designated as an aviation Critical Safety Item (CSI), the acquisition is subject to strict qualification and export control requirements. The solicitation outlines two bidding options: Bid A, which requires First Article testing and includes line items for test plans, reports, and both expended and non-expended test units; and Bid B, which waives First Article testing for approved sources that have recently supplied the item. The current production requirement is for 50 units (Bid A) or 52 units (Bid B), with delivery requested on or before January 31, 2030, though pricing is requested for quantity ranges from 13 to 78 units. Key compliance provisions detailed in the contract include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assessments, and a Class Deviation clause addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities. The solicitation is unrestricted, with standard inspection and acceptance occurring at origin or destination depending on the line item. Proposals must be submitted to the designated buyer by August 19, 2026.

This document is a synopsis for RFP SPRTA1-26-R-1234, seeking a single source or a limited number of sources for F-100 Air Compressor Cases (P/N: 4088416, NSN: 2840-01-538-9773NZ). The estimated RFP issue date is June 19, 2026, with a close date of July 20, 2026. The government requires 50 units by January 12, 2030, with a minimum of 13 and a maximum of 78. This is a critical safety item requiring first articles and qualification. It is export-controlled and not authorized for surplus. Approved sources include Barnes Group, RTX Corporation, and Numet Acquisition, Inc., with previous acquisition details provided for Numet. The acquisition is not a small business set-aside and is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The contract is contingent on fund availability. The authority for this limited source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), due to the limited availability of responsible sources. While not a request for competition, all proposals received within 45 days will be considered. Price, technical merit, and past performance will be significant evaluation factors. An Ombudsman is available for concerns, and electronic procedures will be used for the solicitation, available at www.fbo.gov. Jeremy Bryant is the contact for questions.