J85-GE JET ENGINE, LEAD IGNITION

This contract is a firm fixed price definite quantity agreement for the procurement of 236 units of a lead ignition engine component, specifically for the J85-GE jet engine. It is an unrestricted acquisition but conducted other than full and open competition, with the only approved manufacturing sources being General Electric and Unison Industries. The item is designated as a critical application with configuration control applying, emphasizing its importance and strict quality requirements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with FOB terms also at the origin, and delivery is requested within 360 days from the receipt of the order. Electronic offers are not accepted, and progress payments are not available under this contract as the required conditions have not been met. Manufacturers other than the approved sources must submit a complete source approval package along with a solicitation package to be considered. The solicitation was issued on May 5, 2012, and is available for download on the Defense Internet Bid Board System in PDF format, with paper copies available upon request. The contract is linked to the NAICS code 336412, related to aerospace product manufacturing, and the place of performance is in Richmond, Virginia. Points of contact for this contract include Heidi LaCosse and Amanda M Parker, both acquisition specialists at the Defense Logistics Agency.