AIRCRAFT AIR SEAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of 78 each AIRCRAFT AIR SEALS (NSN/PN: 2840-01-584-2401NZ/4089043). This non-competitive action is due to the government not owning the data rights for this item, which is classified with AMSC CODE "V" indicating it is a high-reliability part where failure is unacceptable and reverse engineering is not feasible.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 78 units of "SEAL, AIR, AIRCRAFT, G" (NSN/PN: 2840-01-584-2401NZ/4089043). The item is critical, designated with AMSC CODE "V", signifying its high reliability requirement and the impracticality of reverse engineering.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Identified Source: RTX Corporation (CAGE 52661)
- Approval Date: September 17, 2025 (by Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate)
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is being conducted on an other than full and open competition basis due to the government not possessing the necessary data rights. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from March 17, 2025, to March 25, 2025, but no vendors responded, further supporting the non-competitive approach.
Additional Notes
The item's AMSC CODE "V" designation underscores its specialized nature and the critical need for the specific manufacturer, RTX Corporation, as the sole source capable of providing the required part.