CASE, COMPRESSOR, AIR

This contract seeks to procure a compressor air case designed for use in J85 aircraft engines, specifically a component involved in the installation of air stator vanes located between the front and main frame assemblies. The item is specified with detailed dimensions and material requirements, being 17.25 inches by 17.25 inches by 9.5 inches in size, weighing 37 pounds, and made from AMS 355 stainless steel. The procurement will be handled through a firm fixed-price contract with a minimum quantity of 63 units and a maximum of 252 units, all to be delivered to destination SW3211 by September 30, 2026. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on February 25, 2026, with responses due by March 27, 2026. The supply is classified as a critical safety item, underscoring its importance and the need for compliance with strict safety standards. The contract references previous awards to General Electric and Boeing Distribution, and only qualified sources such as General Electric Company are recognized. There is no set-aside designation, and the item is not subject to export control. The government emphasizes that this requirement is available from limited sources, justifying a restricted acquisition approach but remains open to receiving and considering proposals from all responsible sources. Electronic procedures will be used for submitting inquiries, and an Ombudsman is available to address any concerns confidentially during proposal development. The solicitation and further details will be accessible through www.sam.gov, and the contracting office is based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with Adrian Campos as the primary point of contact.