Vane Segment Fan AI

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole source or limited competition acquisition for Vane Segment Fans (NSN/PN: 2840-01-619-4075NZ/4089080-03). The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK, is procuring 215 units.

• The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity.

• The acquisition may include an option for increased quantity or an option to extend the term, with specific details to be determined.

• The estimated value of the acquisition, including any options, is not explicitly stated but is subject to a maximum dollar value.

• The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), allowing procurement from only one or limited sources.

• A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on May 8, 2025, with a closing date of May 30, 2025, but received no replies.

• RTX Corporation is identified as the sole source due to limited rights in the data required for manufacturing (Drawing 4089080-03 has limited rights), and reverse engineering is not feasible.

• A qualification requirement (MQR-PSD-1) applies, and a source approval request is necessary to ensure part quality.

• The government sought data rights on October 10, 2025, but received no response.

• The acquisition will be synopsized on or about October 17, 2025.

• A price analysis will be conducted. If the proposed dollar amount exceeds the TINA threshold, certified cost or pricing data will be required.

• This acquisition is restricted to the identified sole source.

• A technical certification is required for acquisitions over $15 million.

• The document includes approvals from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" of a specific part (P/N: 4089080-03, NSN: 2840-01-619-4075NZ). The U.S. Air Force is seeking information to determine acquisition strategy, potential competition, and if a Small Business Set-Aside is appropriate. This is NOT a solicitation, and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No funds are available for this market research effort.

• Procurement/manufacture of the specified item.

• Potential responsibilities include: component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.

• This is a new spares buy; there is no repair requirement.

• Estimated Spares Requirement: 6-Jun-2025.

• Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses are requested by May 30, 2025.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336412 with a Size Standard of 1,500 employees.

• Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are embedded or attached.

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

• SAR inquiries should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.

• SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• The document requests specific business information from potential respondents, including company details, size standards, and certifications.