KC-135 Air Pressure Controller
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 Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of 38 KC-135 Air Pressure Controllers (NSN: 1660-01-290-2065). This justification, under Solicitation Number SPRTA1-25-R-0022, identifies Honeywell International, Inc. as the sole approved source. The acquisition is for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity contract.
Purpose & Scope
This document justifies the non-competitive acquisition of 38 "Controller, Air Pres for KC-135" units (NSN/PN: 1660-01-290-2065/130400-2-1). The requirement is critical for the KC-135 aircraft, and the acquisition is processed under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a justification for other than full and open competition.
- Estimated Value: Over $900,000 not exceeding $20,000,000 (approval level).
- Place of Performance: Kearneysville, WV.
Justification Basis
Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from December 6-13, 2023, identified Honeywell International, Inc. (CAGE 64547) as the only approved manufacturer. Reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical, and the item is AMSC coded "D." The government lacks the necessary data rights and physical data to acquire this part competitively. One vendor, Union Machine, responded to the Sources Sought notice but was not an approved source.
Future Outlook
The DLA will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential source development and re-screen the item for changes in data and source availability to foster future competition.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kristian Hollingshead at kristian.hollingshead.1@us.af.mil.