Duct, Compressor, Air (1C)
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 at Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Firm Fixed-Price Solicitation for the procurement of Duct, Compressor, Air (1C), specifically 7th Stage duct segments (NSN: 2840-01-445-5777 NZ, Part Number: 4082848). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires First Article Testing (FAT) for non-approved sources. Offers are due February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks new manufactured materials for a Critical Safety Item: a 7th Stage duct segment made of Nickel Alloy, which provides compressor margin/air seal between the 7th stage blades and the compressor case for the F100 Engine. The required Air Force quantity is 101 each, with contractors able to bid within a range of 26 to 152 units.
Key Requirements
- First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory for offerors who are not already approved sources. Source Approval Requests (SARs) are highly encouraged.
- Offerors must choose between two bidding options: Bid A (FAT Required) or Bid B (FAT NOT Required), and should not quote both.
- Compliance with Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements and ISO 9001-2015 is required.
- The item is designated as a Critical Safety Item.
- Export control restrictions apply; Engineering Data List (EDL) and drawings are available via a secure link on SAM.gov for authorized vendors.
- IUID Required and Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program applies.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK, United States
- Delivery: Production items are required between October 2026 and April 2027.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM (Central Time, based on OK location).
- Evaluation: Best Value Process, utilizing Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection procedures.
- Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance): Technical Capability, Price or Cost, Past Performance, and Small Business Participation.
- A cost of $2,500.00 for First Article Testing (Lot/Item 0001) will be a factor in the evaluation.
- Inspection and Acceptance Reports will be submitted using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Rhonda Ehrhardt
- Email: rhonda.ehrhardt@us.af.mil
- Phone: 4457372449