AUGMENTOR NOZZLE SE

The contract pertains to the procurement of AUGMENTOR NOZZLE SE components with NSN 2840-01-308-4465NZ and part number 4071142, intended for use on the F-100 engine. The item is a nickel-based alloy component measuring 21.000 inches in length, 4.7500 inches in width, and 1.0000 inch in height, weighing 10 pounds, and functions in tandem with the convergent nozzle segment to regulate nozzle throat size and exit area. A total of 92 units are requested across five line items, with the majority—88 units—subject to a minimum of 23 and maximum of 135 quantity range, while additional quantities of 2, 1, and two lump sum line items are also specified. Delivery is required at a rate of two units per month beginning on or before December 31, 2026, with the destination identified as SW3211. Only qualified sources—including Paramount Manchester Inc., RTX Corporation, and C.F. Roark—are eligible for award, and the contract is not set aside for small businesses. First Article Testing is mandatory for non-OEM approved sources, and UID labeling applies if the unit price exceeds $5,000. Export control compliance and qualification requirements are strictly enforced. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302 due to limited availability of responsible sources, and while the process is not formally competitive, submissions from non-approved vendors will be reviewed for potential future qualification. The solicitation will be conducted electronically via SAM.gov, with no hard copies issued. Payment is contingent on appropriated fund availability, and offers will be evaluated based on a combination of price and past performance. Questions should be directed to James Headington, and an Ombudsman is available to address contractor concerns independently of the selection process.