Duct, Compressor, Air (1C)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of New Manufactured Materials / Critical Safety Item, specifically "DUCT, COMPRESSOR, AIR" (NSN: 2840-01-445-5777 NZ, Part Number: 4082848). The item is a 7th Stage duct segment that provides compressor margin/air seal between the 7th stage blades and the compressor case, made of Nickel Alloy.

• First Article (FAT) Testing is required. Offerors must be approved sources in accordance with Qualification Requirements. Source Approval Requests (SARs) are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.

• The document outlines two bidding options: Bid A (First Article Required) and Bid B (First Article NOT Required). Offerors should not quote both.

• The required Air Force quantity is 101 each, with a quantity range of 26 (minimum) to 152 (maximum) to be submitted by contractors to yield the best prices.

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements, compliance with ISO 9001-2015.

• Critical Safety Item designation.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates for production items range from October 2026 to April 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers will be received until February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM.

• Evaluation will be based on Best Value Process, Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection procedures.

• Evaluation Factors (in descending order of importance): Technical Capability, Price or Cost, Past Performance, Small Business Participation.

• First Article Testing cost is a factor in evaluation ($2,500.00 for Lot/Item 0001).

• Export control restrictions apply; Engineering Data List (EDL) and drawings are available via a secure link on SAM.gov for authorized vendors.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be approved sources.

• Associated Document(s): FD20302600207ADV is referenced.

• Inspection and Acceptance Reports will be submitted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program applies.

• IUID Required: Yes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a competitive requirement for the procurement of 7th Stage duct segments, which provide compressor margin/air seal between the 7th stage blades and the compressor case. The material is Nickel Alloy and the application is the F100 Engine.

• Procurement of 7th Stage duct segments.

• Specific quantities include 99 each for line item 0001, 2 each for line item 0002 (First Article), 1 each for line item 0003 (First Article), 1 LT for line item 0004 (First Article Test Plan), and 1 LT for line item 0005 (First Article Test Report).

• First Article Contractor Test is required for approved sources other than the OEM (Pratt & Whitney).

• Export Control Requirements are applicable.

• UID requirements are applicable if the unit price exceeds $5,000.

• The estimated issue date is December 15, 2025, and the estimated closing date is December 30, 2025.

• The required delivery date is on or before October 24, 2026.

• The contract type is not specified, but it is anticipated to be competitive.

• A written quotation will be issued. Only written requests received directly from requestors are acceptable.

• Proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after the publication date of this synopsis will be considered.

• Price will be a significant factor, but the final award decision may be based on a combination of price, technical capability, and past performance factors.

• This requirement is a Small Business (SB) Set-Aside.

• Qualified Sources identified are Union Machine Co (Cage: 51992), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (Cage: 52661), and A&B Foundry, LLC (1A004).

• Non-approved sources wishing to submit a bid may do so, but only qualified sources will be considered for award.

• This acquisition involves technology with military or space application.

• The Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

• Electronic procedures will be used; the solicitation will be available for download only at Sam.gov.

• An Ombudsman is available for concerns during the proposal development phase.