J85 Cooler, Lubricating
ID: SPRTA123R0607Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

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ENGINE SYSTEM COOLING COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVING (2935)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking proposals for the procurement of the J85 Cooler, Lubricating, with an estimated quantity ranging from 868 to 5,211 units. This critical safety item is essential for aircraft engine cooling systems and is categorized under the NAICS code 336412, specifically for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. The government intends to negotiate with limited sources, primarily Honeywell International, Inc., and emphasizes the importance of technical capability and past performance in the selection process. Interested parties must submit their proposals by July 31, 2023, and can direct inquiries to Jeremy Bryant at jeremy.bryant@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-855-7112.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) (FD2030-23-00607) from the federal government for the procurement of J85 Cooler, Lubricating, with a total estimated quantity ranging from 868 to 5,211 units. The intended issue date for the RFP is June 30, 2023, with a closing date of July 31, 2023. The required delivery rate is 15 units per month starting by December 31, 2023, classifying this item as a critical safety item. The government plans to negotiate with limited sources, primarily Honeywell International, Inc. The acquisition does not fall under commercial item policies, and all responsible sources are invited to submit proposals. The document notes the importance of price but also emphasizes technical capability and past performance in the selection process. An ombudsman has been assigned to address concerns raised by potential offerors during the proposal phase to ensure confidentiality. The solicitation will be distributed electronically, and interested parties can access it via an online platform. This procurement demonstrates the government's commitment to sourcing specialized technological supplies for military or space applications while adhering to strict operational guidelines.
    The document details a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of the J85 Cooler, Lubricating, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 2935-00-857-3659OK, with a minimum order quantity of 868 and maximum of 5,211 units. This acquisition is categorized as a critical safety item, and while the delivery schedule requests 30 units per month starting by November 30, 2025, it does not support first articles nor is it small business set-aside. The only approved source for these items is Honeywell International, Inc. The government intends to solicit this contract under the authority of FAR 6.302, indicating limited source availability. Interested parties have a 45-day window to submit proposals, but the possibility of competition is limited, as this procurement leverages specific military and space-related technology. The document emphasizes the importance of funding availability for any contract execution and provides contact details for inquiries, including a designated Ombudsman to address concerns during the proposal phase. Overall, this indicates a structured and controlled acquisition process aimed at fulfilling a specific government need while adhering to procurement regulations.
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