CONTROLLER, AIR PRES
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 published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of a KC-135 Controller Air Pressure (NSN: 1660-01-290-2065 / PN: 130400-2-1). This notice, published on March 30, 2026, explains the rationale for a sole source or limited competition award, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the item being available from only one or a limited number of sources. The acquisition is not set aside for small business.
Purpose of Justification
This document justifies the non-competitive acquisition of the KC-135 Controller Air Pressure and associated Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) services. The DLA Aviation requires this component for the KC-135 aircraft fleet.
Scope of Requirement
- Primary Item: KC-135 Controller Air Pressure (NSN: 1660-01-290-2065 / PN: 130400-2-1).
- Additional Services: Engineering services (NRE) are also required.
Contract Details
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.
- Estimated Value: The justification is approved for an amount over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000, requiring approval from the Competition Advocate.
Market Research & Justification
- A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from July 11, 2025, to July 18, 2025, which received no responses.
- Market research identified Aero International, LLC (CAGE: 0SML3) as the only source capable of fulfilling the requirement.
- The justification is based on the item's AMSC code "D", indicating that data needed to acquire this part is not economically available, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical.
- Honeywell International (CAGE: 64547) previously refused to supply manufacturing data for competitive procurement.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This acquisition is not set aside for small business. It is justified for other than full and open competition.
Additional Notes
- The justification document is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- A technical certification is required for acquisitions exceeding $15 million, which is not applicable here based on the approval level.
- For inquiries, contact Kristian Hollingshead at kristian.hollingshead.1@us.af.mil.