CASE, FAN, AIRCRAFT G

The contract solicitation concerns the procurement of aircraft fan cases, identified under NSN 2840-01-395-7432NZ, with a part number 4078430. The government plans to acquire a basic estimated quantity of eight units, with a minimum order of two and a maximum of twelve, to be delivered on or before July 26, 2027, to destination SW3211. This item is classified as a critical safety item, and both first articles and qualification requirements are mandated. The acquisition is export controlled and not authorized for surplus distribution. Approved sources include MB Aerospace East Granby, Beacon Industries, and RTX Corporation, the latter having been the previous awardee for four units at a unit price of $17,831.90. This procurement will be conducted under FAR authority allowing limited or sole source negotiation due to the specialized nature of the item and the limited number of responsible sources capable of fulfilling the requirements. Although not a small business set-aside, small businesses interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact the prime firms listed. This acquisition involves technology with military or space applications, and the government is not pursuing commercial item acquisition policies for this solicitation. Electronic submissions are required, with the solicitation available for download online. The government will consider all timely proposals and may award based on a combined evaluation of price, technical merit, and past performance. An appointed ombudsman is available to address concerns during proposal development, ensuring transparent communication without direct involvement in source selection. The contracting activity managing this procurement is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.