AXIAL PISTON PUMP

The solicitation seeks an axial piston pump with NSN 4320-01-242-5153 and 4320-01-165-3532, intended for use on C135 aircraft to supply hydraulic fluid under pressure. The item is identified by part numbers 65148 and 570332, constructed of steel and aluminum, with specific dimensions of 24.3 x 14.3 x 14.5 x 28.5 inches. The contract is a firm fixed price acquisition with a minimum order of eight units and a maximum of fifty, with a required delivery of thirty-three units no later than November 1, 2027, to the Air Force. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Ok DLA Aviation office at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Item Unique Identification (IUID) is mandatory, and export control regulations apply. The Government is not using commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12. The solicitation, numbered SPRTA1-26-R-0289, is being conducted under a limited competition authority per FAR 6.302, indicating intent to negotiate with a restricted number of sources. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by June 20, 2026, with only written or faxed inquiries permitted—no telephone calls are accepted. A primary point of contact is Patrick McGowan, with Dana Craun as secondary. An Ombudsman has been designated to confidentially relay concerns from offerors during the proposal phase but will not influence evaluation or award decisions. There are no specified packaging, marking, inspection, or evaluation criteria provided in the available documentation, and the total contract value remains unstated. All responsible sources are eligible to respond, though compliance with IUID and export control requirements is essential for acceptability.