ENGINE,GAS TURBINE (25-R-1112)
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 Ogden, UT has issued an Award Notice for the acquisition of Engine, Gas Turbine (NSN/PN: 2835-01-597-9583YP). This is a sole source acquisition justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), identifying Honeywell International Inc. as the only known source capable of providing the required items.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 3 units of the specified "Engine, Gas, Turbine." The estimated value is to be determined. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price and may include options for increased quantity or an extended term.
Justification for Limited Competition
The justification for other than full and open competition is based on the determination that the required item is available from only one or a limited number of sources. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice/RFI posted on October 14, 2025 (which received no responses), catalog reviews, procurement history, and internet databases, indicated a high confidence that no additional sources can satisfy the agency's need. Key reasons include:
- The data required for this part is not economically available (AMSC D).
- The Government lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to purchase this part from other than the current source (AMSC H).
- The data is proprietary, and the contractor is unwilling to sell it, with the 417th not possessing the engineering functions to reverse engineer it.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Options: May include options for increased quantity or extended term.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source).
- Synopsis Date: On or about October 14, 2025.
- Published Date: January 26, 2026.
Approvals
The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity, meeting the required approval levels for acquisitions over $900,000 up to $150,000,000. The anticipated cost to the Government was determined to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 15.404.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Johnny Wakefield at johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil or 385-591-3547.