AIRCRAFT, ENGINE; MIXER, AFTERBURNER
Overview
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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 is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract to procure AIRCRAFT, ENGINE; MIXER, AFTERBURNER (NSN 2840-015652715). This procurement is designated as Other than Full and Open after exclusion of sources. The contract will have a 60-month ordering period, with an estimated annual quantity of 10 units. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to acquire the specified aircraft engine mixer, afterburner, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 2840-015652715. Key requirements include:
- Total Delivery Schedule: 280 days for production.
- Export Control: Applies to this item.
- Critical Application Item: Yes.
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): The NSN is NOT a CSI.
- Configuration Control: Applies.
- First Article Test (FAT): Contract FAT requirements apply.
- Production Lot Test (PLT): PLT requirements DO NOT apply. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336411 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Duration: 60 months (5 years) ordering period; no option to extend.
- Estimated Quantity: 10 units annually for the 5-year base period.
- Set-Aside: Other than Full and Open procurement after exclusion of sources.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 20, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: April 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 05, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation. PPIRS will be utilized to evaluate past performance. The Government is not using Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) policies.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered. Specifications, plans, or drawings may be furnished through C-Folders if applicable. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
- FOB: Destination.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Known Sources: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (CAGE: 99207, P/N 5132T50G01) and B. H. AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC. (CAGE: 85291, P/N 5132T50G01).
- Contact: Jenier Mitchell, jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, 804-659-6388.