F138 STARTER, ENGINE, NSN: 2995-01-531-4505GE, PN: 9281M79P03
SOL #: SPRTA1-26-R-0136Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, United States
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ
NAICS
Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)
PSC
Miscellaneous Engine Accessories, Aircraft (2995)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 13, 2026
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Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
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 has issued an UNRESTRICTED solicitation (SPRTA1-26-R-0136) for the new manufacture of F138 Engine Air Starters (NSN: 2995-01-531-4505GE, PN: 9281M79P03). This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) requiring Unique Item Identification (UID). The contract will be Firm Fixed Price. Proposals are due June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure Engine Air Starters for the F138 aircraft application. Key requirements include:
- Item: Starter, Engine, Air (Single-Stage air turbine).
- Quantity: A current requirement of 32 each, with offerors required to provide pricing for quantity ranges of 1-15, 16-30, and 31-40 each.
- Delivery: Required delivery dates extend from December 2026 through March 2028, with early delivery being acceptable.
- Destination: DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma, Tinker AFB, OK.
- F.O.B. Terms: Origin.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): The item is designated as a CSI.
- Unique Item Identification (UID): IUID marking is required per DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130.
- Packaging: Specific packaging requirements apply, including Wood Packaging Material (WPM) compliance (heat treatment, ALSC certification) and adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 5, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Submission: Electronic procedures will be used, and the solicitation is available for download at www.SAM.gov.
- Evaluation: Price will be a significant factor, and the final award decision may consider a combination of price and past performance.
- Payment: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
- Invoicing: Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Inspection/Acceptance: At Origin.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact John Nolan at john.nolan.8@us.af.mil or 385-591-1668.
People
Points of Contact
John NolanPRIMARY
Files
Versions
Version 2Viewing
Solicitation
Posted: May 6, 2026
Version 1
Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Apr 13, 2026