J85 NOZZLE,TURBINE,AIRC, NSN: 2840016325800OK

SYNOPSIS – J85 NOZZLE,TURBINE,AIRC

1. Estimated solicitation issue date 25 March 24 and estimated closing/response date 24 April 24.
2. RFP #: SPRTA1-24-R-0091
3. PR#:  FD2030-22-01806
4. Nomenclature/Noun: NOZZLE,TURBINE,AIRC
5. NSN: 2840-01-632-5800 OK
6. PN: 6029T45G14
7. Application (Engine): J85
8. AMC: 1C
9. History:  GE Aviation, 12 Sep 2022
10. Description: Dimensions:  Length 15 in, Width 15 in, Height 3 in, Weight 10 lbs.  Material: Corrosion resistant steel alloy. Function: Directs thrust on to the turbine wheel for thrust.
11. Requested Quantity: 6

Requested delivery scheduled:  12 July 2026               

Ship To for Production Units: Various FMS countries that will be specifically listed in the request for Proposal.

12. Qualification Requirements are applicable

13. Export Control is applicable

Mandatory Language:  Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  No telephone requests.  Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable.   The purposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and compete with only a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.  Currently GE Aviation (CAGE code 99207) is the only known source that can satisfy the Government requirements. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Since GE Aviation is currently the only approved source a letter request for proposal will be posted.  The link to the technical data package is attached to this synopsis. Qualification requirements apply. Contract award will be made only if the product/service, manufacturer, or source meets the qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1.  Interested offerors are encouraged to submit Source Approval Requests (SARs) as soon as possible as the Government is not required to delay contract award to review pending SARs. If the Government has not completed review of a SAR package upon contract award, then the SAR will be retained and the source will be reviewed for possible source approval for future awards.  AWARD WILL NOT BE WITHHELD AWAITING QUALIFICATION.  If competition is received a revised solicitation will be posted to include Sections L and M.

Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 855-3556.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Based upon market research, the Government is NOT using the policies contained in Far Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. 

A letter request for proposal will be available for download on the release date from beta.sam.gov.  No telephone requests.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Breann Irving at (405) 855-3522 or email breann.irving@us.af.mil.  Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to DLA Aviation-AOAB, Tinker AFB, OK  73145, FAX NUMBER (405) 739-4237.