MIN QTY Two (2) hard bearing, dual drive, horizontal balance machines with potential option for QTY 2
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) Weapons Support (Richmond) intends to issue a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation to procure two (2) Engine Balancing Machines for the Tinker Air Logistics Center in Oklahoma. The contract requires completion within 365 days after award and will be a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) hard bearing, dual-drive, horizontal balancing machines designed for aerospace jet engine rotors. Machine 1 must meet or exceed ARP 4048, Class 1000 specifications, and Machine 2 must meet or exceed ARP 4048, Class 3000 specifications. Both machines must be capable of calibration and certification to SAE AS8617 standards.
The contractor will be responsible for turnkey installation at Tinker AFB / Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC), including rigging, training, IUID Tag, tooling, technical data, shipping, and foundation work. This includes providing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and PPE. The government will provide 480VAC electrical supply and 100 PSI compressed air within 30 feet of the installation site. Site-specific details from Attachment A indicate work at Building 3001, F117 Shop and F100 Rotor Shop, requiring assessment of existing foundations and utilities, and potential DRMO for existing equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A8-26-Q-0044
- Anticipated Release: On or around Monday, June 22, 2026
- Contract Completion: 365 days after award
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (under FAR 13.5 procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
- Published: June 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors must indicate which standards they will utilize for compliance at the time of proposal. Quality assurance will involve contract quality assurance inspection at origin and final inspection/acceptance testing at destination. Tests will include examination, alignment and accuracy, performance, and audible noise level.
Additional Information
A site visit is scheduled to allow potential contractors to view the installation location; instructions will be provided in the solicitation. The complete technical data package VIBB 26-13-1100 will be part of the solicitation. The solicitation will be available on the DLA DIBBS website: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil//rfp/rfprec.aspx?sn=spe4a826q0044.
Contact: Patrick Hansen, patrick.hansen@dla.mil, 8044898759.