AUGMENTOR NOZZLE SE

This contract, identified by RFP number SPRTA1-26-R-0262, involves the procurement of Augmentor Nozzle SE units designed for the F110 aircraft engine. The solicitation is being managed by the Department of Defense at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with key contacts listed for inquiries. The contract anticipates a firm fixed-price arrangement for a total quantity of 61 units, which includes 3 first article units and 58 production units. All units are required to be delivered on or before May 3, 2027. The item is a titanium exhaust directing component, with specific dimensions and weight, and is classified as a Critical Safety Item, necessitating compliance with qualification requirements and first article testing unless waived. Only two qualified sources, General Electric Company and Beacon Industries, Inc., are eligible to participate, reflecting a limited-source justification. The contract does not include any set-aside provisions and is subject to export controls and unique item identification mandates. The procurement process emphasizes electronic submissions and appoints an Ombudsman to address contractor concerns confidentially without influencing evaluation. The solicitation will be released around May 19, 2026, with responses due by early July, and award is expected approximately 45 days after closing. While the government is not currently acquiring commercial items under FAR Part 12 for this purchase, interested parties may still express interest within 15 days of the notice.