Fan, Vaneaxial 4140-00-944-2557
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 Department of Defense (DOD) / Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Presolicitation for Vaneaxial Fans (NSN 4140-00-944-2557). This is a Commercial, Unrestricted solicitation intended as a one-time buy for a quantity of 200 each. The procurement is based on Other Than Full and Open Competition (10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1), citing only one responsible source (Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation / The Boeing Company) for the part-numbered item. Despite this, DLA encourages offers for alternate products. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be posted after April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Vaneaxial Fans, NSN 4140-00-944-2557. The required quantity is 200 each. All deliveries are to be FOB Origin to a CONUS DLA Depot (stock).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial, Unrestricted solicitation (one-time buy)
- Procurement Basis: Other Than Full and Open Competition (limited competition)
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted)
- RFP Posting: After April 21, 2026
- Presolicitation Published: May 1, 2026
Evaluation & Response
The acquisition will be solicited and awarded using FAR Parts 12 and 15. The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note M06 (Evaluation of Offers of Alternate Product) and L04 (Offers for Part Numbered Items) to actively encourage competition and offers for alternate products. Any alternate offers received will undergo initial review by a DLA Product Specialist and subsequent evaluation by the Engineering Support Activity (ESA). Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov, was conducted from March to June 2025.
Additional Notes
The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Interested parties should select "Search RFPs" from the top menu bar and search by the solicitation number to download the PDF.
Contact: Tamika Hines (Tamika.T.Hines@dla.mil).