Case Compressor Air
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 is soliciting proposals for the manufacturing of Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts, specifically a Compressor Air Case (NSN: 2840-01-539-2308 NZ). This is a Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract requiring First Article Testing (FAT). Offers are due by June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for a "CASE, COMPRESSOR, AIR," which functions as a shroud/seal for the 4th Stage Stators of F100 engines, made from AMS 5671 Inconel 750. The contract requires newly manufactured parts.
Key deliverables and requirements include:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Mandatory, with a First Article Qualification Test Plan due 30 calendar days from contract award and a Test/Inspection Report due 120 calendar days after government approval of the plan. Testing covers dimensional conformance, NDI, material properties, metallurgical analysis, and mechanical testing. Sources for testing must be Pratt & Whitney approved.
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including specific instructions for a "Turbine Case" (MIL-STD-2073, Level C preservation/cleaning, MIL-STD-129 marking). Wood Packaging Material (WPM) must be heat-treated and certified per ISPM No. 15.
- Transportation: Adherence to DD Form 1653, including F.O.B. terms and vendor instructions to contact DCMA Transportation and access the Procurements Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for clearances. Ship-to locations include Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
- Reporting: Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS) reporting for serially tracked items, requiring AF Portal and CEMS access. The prime contractor is responsible for subcontractor personnel security investigations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard.
- Quantity: 15 each (range 3-20), subject to revalidation prior to award.
- Place of Performance: Items are for DLA Weapons Support at Oklahoma City, and ship-to includes Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
- Quality Assurance: Requires compliance with ISO 9001-2015 standards.
- Export Control: Engineering Data List (EDL) and drawings are available via a secure link on SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Process via a Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection procedure. Technical acceptability is a prerequisite. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical
- Cost/Price
- Past Performance (primarily via Supplier Performance Risk System - SPRS score)
- Small Business Participation
First Article Test Report approval is required before production can commence.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 20, 2026
- Offers Due: June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z
- Offer Price Firm: 120 days
- First Article Test Plan Due: 30 calendar days from contract award
- Test/Inspection Report Due: 120 calendar days from government approval of test plan
Contact Information
Primary Contact: James Headington (James.Headington.1@us.af.mil)