HUB, COMPRESSOR, NONAIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINE / NSN 2835-01-557-4125 / NIMITZ CLASS CVN

SOL #: SPE4A726R0304Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Non Aircraft; And Components (2835)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b1cb6e7299644bab58cc22a198f7b4d/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 17, 2025

Last Updated

Dec 29, 2025

Response Deadline

Dec 24, 2026, 8:00 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 DLA Aviation intends to issue an Unrestricted presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for HUB, COMPRESSOR, NONAIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINE (NSN 2835-01-557-4125) for the NIMITZ Class CVN. The government plans to solicit and negotiate with Sauer Compressors, Inc. as the sole approved source. Other interested contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Responses indicating interest and capability are due by February 16, 2026.

Scope of Work

Establish a 5-year base period IQC for NSN 2835-01-557-4125.
Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 EACH.
Production units will be FOB: Destination; Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.
Item is not critical, not a Critical Safety Item, and Surge does not apply.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5-year base period
Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Sole Source Intent)
Response Due (Interest/Capability): February 16, 2026
Published Date: December 29, 2025
Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: January 14, 2026

Evaluation

The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the future solicitation. Responses to this notice will determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.

Additional Notes

The proposed action is for supplies where the Government intends to solicit with only one or a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302, specifically Sauer Compressors, Inc. (CAGE 1KWT0) for part number 061793 or S6226-EP-MMO-010 FIG 7-13-4.
DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part.
Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source.
SAM.gov registration is required to receive an award.
The solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date.
The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.