PUMP, SUBMERGED, AIRC - NSN# 2915011608283RK / PN# 60-371D

The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is soliciting a sole-source procurement for 10 submerged air-operated pumps, identified by NSN 2915011608283RK and part number 60-371D, to control fuel flow on C-130 aircraft. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302 due to the exclusive availability of the item from HYDRO-AIRE, INC., with no alternative suppliers recognized. The pumps are constructed from aluminum alloy, measure 11.000 by 6.000 by 6.000 inches, and weigh 3.5 pounds, with delivery required by July 23, 2027, to destination SW3211 under Account 09. An optional quantity range of 3 to 15 additional units is included, though no pricing details are provided, and the total contract value remains unspecified. IUID labeling per MIL-STD-130 is mandatory for each unit, with marking including NSN, part number, and CAGE code 1Y249, though packaging, preservation, and inspection criteria are not detailed, and no qualification requirements exist for the item beyond dimensional and functional specifications. The solicitation, issued on June 15, 2026, and closing on July 3, 2026, is conducted electronically via SAM.gov, with proposals evaluated on price and past performance without a formal trade-off designation or LPTA structure. Payment is contingent on appropriated funds, and electronic invoicing will be utilized, though no remittance details are provided. The primary point of contact is William Bass, listed as the buyer, with no designated COR or COTR identified. While small business participation is encouraged under FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), no set-aside applies, and no socioeconomic certifications or offeror representations are required or included. The contract type and specific funding codes are not disclosed, and no special clauses on security, key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest are explicitly stated.