Cooler, Lubricating (3B)

This presolicitation concerns the procurement of eight lubricating cooler spares (NSN 2935013249087NZ, PN 4069429 / UA539800-2) intended for the F100 engine, with delivery scheduled by March 26, 2027. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Oklahoma City office, specifically under DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB. The procurement is characterized as a limited-source acquisition under FAR 6.302, with Triumph Thermal Systems, LLC identified as the sole qualified supplier. The solicitation, posted on November 12, 2025, invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements or proposals by November 27, 2025, via SAM.gov, although it is not a competitive solicitation. The total requirement emphasizes the need for items that meet military standards, including Item Unique Identification (IUID) compliance, with markings mandated to include Data Matrix barcodes under MIL-STD-130. The scope involves delivering precisely specified aluminum cooling units designed to regulate engine oil temperature in F100 engines, with the procurement supporting military aviation maintenance and foreign military sales. The acquisition emphasizes technical qualification, past performance, and price as key evaluation factors, with a likely trade-off approach. The contract will incorporate specific clauses related to sole-source justification, IUID marking standards, and electronic proposal submission, but detailed technical standards or inspection procedures are not explicitly outlined in the synopsis. The overall process underscores the importance of compliance with government standards and the necessity for offerors to demonstrate their capability to meet the unique requirements of this limited-source, military-focused procurement.