TF-33 Vibrator, Ignition C

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition" (JOFOC) for the acquisition of TF-33 Vibrator, Ignition C (NSN/PN: 2925-01-421-7473RV, 10-614500-1). The acquisition is for 65 EA with an estimated value of $ [redacted]. The justification cites statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating that the acquisition is available from only one or a limited number of sources.

• Sole Source Justification: The document explains why the government is not conducting a full and open competition for this item. It states that a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov on June 23, 2025, received no replies.
• Critical Safety Item: The TF-33 Vibrator is identified as a critical application item within the aircraft engine system, and development of additional sources is not feasible within allowable time frames, leading to unacceptable delays if other sources were pursued.
• Limited Rights to Data: The acquisition is restricted due to the government not owning the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. Drawing 10-614500-1 has limited rights.
• Contracting Activity: DLA Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK.
• Solicitation Number: SPRTA1-26-R-0054.
• Synopsis Date: The acquisition will be synopsized on or about October 10, 2025.
• Market Research: Market research included inquiries into Haystack, Parts Manufacturer Approvals, Google, Thomas Register, and similar item manufacturer's websites.
• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity. No options are included.
• Approval: The justification is approved by the Contracting Officer, Jeremy Bryant, as the value does not exceed $10,000,000.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment revises the required quantity and delivery schedule for Solicitation SPRTA1-26-R-0054, and extends the solicitation close date.

• Quantity Revision: The required quantity has increased from 10 EA to 65 EA.

• Delivery Schedule Revision: The delivery schedule has been updated to reflect the increased quantity, with deliveries spread from June 2027 through June 2028.

• Solicitation Close Date Extension: The close date has been extended from 3:00 PM CST, November 28, 2025, to 3:00 PM CST, January 30, 2026.

• Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification) details the changes to quantity, delivery, and close date.

• Section B (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs) is affected by the quantity change (Item 0001 now lists 65 EA).

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to January 30, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFP) for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. The DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City is issuing the solicitation.

• The solicitation is for "Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing."

• Item Number 0001 is for a "VIBRATOR, IGNITION C" which supplies high voltage, high energy pulses to ignite fuel in the combustion section, made of various metal alloys.

• It is a "Critical Safety Item."

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements apply, requiring compliance with ISO 9001-2015.

• Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program applies.

• IUID Required: Yes.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery dates for Item 0001 range from June 30, 2027, to July 30, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers will be received until November 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

• Proposal submission instructions are detailed throughout the document, including various clauses and representations.

• Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in this section but will likely involve factors outlined in the solicitation clauses.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR SMALL BUSINESS."

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

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of the contract, including administration, payment, contract clauses, representations and certifications, and instructions to offerors.

• Several attachments are referenced, including AFMC Form 158, DD FORM 1653, IUID Checklist, and MQR-PSD-1 (Manufacture Qualification Requirements).

• The solicitation includes detailed packaging requirements per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1.