DUCT,COMPRESSOR,AIR
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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
This is Amendment 0001 to solicitation SPRTA126Q0094 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK. The amendment adds First Article Line Items, updates the required quantity, and extends the closing date to May 29, 2026. The opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of DUCT, COMPRESSOR, AIR, a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for F100 engines.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a supplier for DUCT, COMPRESSOR, AIR, identified by NSN 2840-01-443-5590 NZ and Part Number 4082849. This item is a "6th Stage duct segment" made of "Nickel Alloy" that provides a "6th stage compressor margin/air seal." It is designated as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for the F100 engine. Quality Assurance requires Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements, complying with ISO 9001:2015. Inspection and acceptance will be at origin, with Receiving Reports submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are applicable, and IUID is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Place of Performance: S Coffeyville, OK, United States
- Delivery: Required by December 31, 2025, and within 365 Calendar Days.
Key Requirements & Qualification
Potential sources must adhere to the MANUFACTURE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (MQR) for Propulsion Critical Safety Items (CSI) & Critical Application Items (CAI). This involves obtaining Engineering Support Activity (ESA) approval by submitting a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR). The SAR requires extensive documentation, including company profiles, quality assurance certificates (ISO 9001, AS9100), equipment lists, export control licenses (DD Form 2345), and quality history. Source approval for CSI is valid for 3 years.
Packaging requirements specify compliance with United Nations restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) (debarked, heat-treated to 56C) and MIL Long Line Packaging for the specific NSN, with marking per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1. Transportation data (DD Form 1653) outlines F.O.B. terms, freight classification, and specific ship-to addresses.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 29, 2026
- Price Validity: Prices must be held firm for 30 days.
- Evaluation: While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the RFQ, the MQR document outlines the rigorous process for source approval, which is a prerequisite for supplying these critical items.
Additional Notes
This opportunity's synopsis was waived per FAR 5.202(a)(13)(i) as the contract action is expected to be below the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested parties should review all solicitation documents, especially the MQR, to understand the stringent qualification process. Primary contact is Lori Bautista at lori.bautista@us.af.mil.