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 KC-135 Air Pressure Controllers (NSN: 1660-01-290-2065). This justification supports a sole-source or limited competition acquisition for 38 units of this item.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of Controller, Air Pres for KC-135 (NSN/PN: 1660-01-290-2065/130400-2-1).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Value: The justification approval level is over $900,000 not exceeding $20,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source Justification)
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Solicitation Number: SPRTA1-25-R-0022
Justification & Market Research
This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing only one responsible source. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov (Dec 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," indicating a lack of government data for competitive procurement. One vendor, Union Machine, submitted a SAR package in response to the Sources Sought.
Additional Notes
The DLA will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential source development and re-screen the item for changes in data and source availability. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate.