New Manufacture - TF33 Igniters
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 United States Air Force, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting a Solicitation for the New Manufacture of TF33 Igniters (NSN: 2925-01-503-4385RV, PN: 9045600-1), categorized under Engine Accessories (PSC 29). This acquisition, under Solicitation Number SPRTA1-19-R-1983, is a sole-source procurement justified by the item's availability from only one or a limited number of sources.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 59 Each (EA) of TF33 Igniters. These are specialized components with military or space applications, designated as Flight Safety Critical Parts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) (Supplies available from only one or a limited number of sources).
- Sole Source Justification: A market survey, including a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) on Federal Business Opportunities, yielded no responses. Unison Industries LLC has been identified as the only responsible source capable of furnishing these highly specialized components due to their unique design, manufacturing, and quality standards. Pursuing an additional source would cause unacceptable delays in TF33 engine repair.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is restricted to Unison Industries LLC as a sole source. There is no general set-aside for competitive bidding.
Notes
The government was not able to obtain data rights from Unison Industries, LLC. The contracting officer will conduct a price analysis, and certified cost or pricing data may be required if the proposed dollar amount exceeds the TINA threshold. The official publication date for this justification is September 4, 2019.