Cooler, Lubricating (3B)

This firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract was awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, for the procurement of up to 29 Lubricating Coolers (NSN 2935-01-324-9087NZ, Part Number 4069429). The acquisition is restricted to a single manufacturing source, CAGE Code 77445, as the item is designated as a Critical Source Item (CSI F) governed by source control drawing 4069429. Due to the unavailability of technical data and the item's classification as AMSC 3B, which prohibits reverse engineering, the government determined that no other responsible sources exist. This determination was supported by a sources sought notice posted in August 2024 that yielded no interested vendors. The procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Performance and delivery are located in Coffeyville, Oklahoma, with administrative oversight provided by the contracting office at Tinker AFB. Because this is a sole-source action, no competitive evaluation factors were established. The contract requires strict adherence to original specifications to ensure exact form, fit, and function. While specific pricing was not disclosed, the contract is subject to certified cost or pricing data requirements if the dollar amount exceeds the TINA threshold.