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The solicitation SPRTA1-26-R-0324 is a sole-source procurement issued by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, for the manufacture and delivery of the aircraft seal item NSN 2840-01-660-6208 PR, identified by engineering drawing 2071M42. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price award to GE Aviation, with a requested delivery date no later than December 31, 2029, and an estimated quantity range of 17 to 99 units, with a base estimate of 66. The procurement is not subject to any small business or socioeconomic set-aside, and the offeror is designated as an other-than-small business with CAGE code 07482. All deliverables must comply with stringent military and federal standards, including full adherence to MIL-STD-130 for Item Unique Identification (IUID), requiring permanent 2D data matrix markings using either method 2D1 or 2F2, which must include the assembly identification number, manufacturer identification, serial number, and the letter “O” positioned at the top vertical center. The product qualifies as a Critical Safety Item under DFARS 252.209-7010, necessitating strict traceability and quality controls throughout production and shipment. Packaging and shipping must conform to FAR 47.305-10 and require the submission of both a Packaging Report Form 158 and a Transportation Report Form DD 1653, each limited to one page. IUID documentation must also be submitted, referencing the specific engineering drawing. Delivery is F.O.B. Origin, with acceptance occurring at the manufacturer’s site, and the government will perform inspection and acceptance duties. The contracting officer, Breann Irving, is the sole point of contact for proposal submissions, which are due by July 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Although the solicitation references compliance with Small Business Subcontracting Plan provisions, this requirement does not apply due to the sole-source nature of the award. There is no specified total contract value, as pricing is to be submitted in the offeror’s Firm Fixed Price proposal. Payment and invoicing methods are not detailed, and no formal COR or COTR is designated, though Daniel E. Vega from AFLCMC