The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting proposals for the supply of eight units of a turbine blade retainer, identified by NSN: 2840015824944NZ and PN: 4089038. The procurement requires strict adherence to the Buy American Act, quality assurance standards, and compliance with military packaging and transportation guidelines, emphasizing the critical safety status of the item. This solicitation reflects the importance of maintaining high standards in military logistics, ensuring that the supplied components meet rigorous government regulations. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by July 8, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Aric Harmon at aric.harmon.1@us.af.mil or Keith Russ at keith.russ@us.af.mil for further information.

SPRTA125R0355.pdf

The memorandum from DLA Aviation outlines a solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0355) for Pratt & Whitney to supply 8 units of a turbine blade retainer, with specific terms indicating that surplus materials are not authorized and early delivery is acceptable. The key requirements include adherence to the Buy American Act, quality assurance standards, and detailed compliance with military packaging and transportation guidelines. The solicitation emphasizes the critical safety status of the item and mandates inspection and acceptance at the origin. Responses are required by July 8, 2025, along with compliance with item unique identification protocols and qualifications necessitated under specific government regulations. Furthermore, the document contains attachments detailing packaging, transportation, and qualification requirements for potential suppliers, highlighting the importance of adherence to governmental standards in military supply chains. This solicitation reflects the federal government's structured approach to procurement, ensuring both compliance and quality in military logistics.

Synopsis

FD2030-24-00793

1.    Estimated issue date 04 JUN 2025 and estimated closing/response date 08 JUL 2025.

2.    RFP #: SPRTA1-25-R-0355

3.    Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145

4.    PR#:  FD2030-24-00793

5.    Nomenclature/Noun: Retainer, Turbine BL

6.    NSN:  2840-01-582-4944NZ

7.    PN:  4089038

8.    Application (Aircraft): F100

9.    AMC: 3V

10.    History:  Previously purchased 46 EA per contract SPE4AX13D9424UN32 on 10 Nov 2014 

11.    Description:  Retains 1st Stage Blades

12.    Dimensions:  20.200 in. long X 20.200 in. wide X 2.900 in. high, weighing 8.00 lbs.

13.    Material:  Nickel Alloy

14.    A firm fixed price contract is contemplated.  The item, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows: 

Quantity:  LINE ITEM 0001: Retainer, Turbine BL

     a)    Destination:  DGR002
     b)    Delivery: 8 EA. On or before 31 JUL 2025
     c)    Required Quantity: 8 each 
     d)    Quantity Range: None

15.    Qualified Sources: Raytheon Technologies Corporation (CAGE: 52661)

16.    Set-aside: No Set-aside

17.    Critical Safety Item (CSI) applicability: CSI criteria does APPLY to this item.

18.    Mandatory Language:

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.   Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable.  Note:  An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition.  The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Interested parties are invited to call Ombudsman at (405) 734-8241.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. 

19.     Justification:  

Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

20.    All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.

21.    Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

22.    Item Unique Identification (IUID): Yes

23.    Export Control DOES NOT apply. 
    
24.    Anticipated Award date: estimated 45 calendar days after solicitation closing date

25.    The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from www.sam.gov.  No telephone requests.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Aric Harmon at aric.harmon.1@us.af.mil or Keith Russ at keith.russ@us.af.mil.  

RETAINER, TURBINE BL

NSN:2840015824944NZ / PN: 4089038 / AMC: 3V

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