Purchase of Engine Trailer for F414-GE-100

This procurement is for a Model 4000A Rail-Type Engine Trailer, specifically designed for use with the F414-GE-100 engine aboard the X-59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator, with a strict requirement for the exact part number and NSN; no alternatives are permitted. The acquisition is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336413 and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where technical acceptability is a mandatory threshold and price is the sole deciding factor among compliant offers. The trailer must meet stringent technical specifications, including a hydraulic lift system with precise tilt, lateral movement, and elevation ranges, operational pressure of 4500 psig, a weight within 2525–2575 lb, MIL-W-21985-compliant wheels, and compliance with MIL-M-8090 mobility standards, all backed by a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. Delivery is required no later than September 14, 2026, at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with the contractor responsible for all shipping and delivery logistics. Proposals must be submitted via email by August 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST, referencing the tracking number 80NSSC26938003Q in the subject line, and must include the offeror’s CAGE Code, UEI, ARO lead time, net 30 payment terms, applicable discounts, and a Certificate of Conformance verifying compliance with ISO 9001 and Q1-C quality standards. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, and the contract incorporates multiple FAR and NASA-specific clauses related to government property, sustainable procurement, non-discrimination, export controls under ITAR/EAR, whistleblower rights, and facility access restrictions. The contract is firm fixed price with no listed estimated value, and payment will not be made via credit card.