R391 Propellers for the C-130J Aircraft

This sole source acquisition, solicitation number FA8504-09-R-21000, is for the procurement of 19 propellers for C-130J aircraft, specifically part number 697039001. The contract is awarded to GE Aviations Systems LLC, doing business as Dowty Propellers, based on their unique capabilities and the availability of these specific supplies from a single source under authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The principal place of manufacture for these items is the Dowty Propellers facility in Gloucester, United Kingdom. The solicitation established a response deadline of June 2, 2009, with an estimated award date of June 30, 2009. Administrative oversight for this acquisition was managed by Contract Specialist Chester C. Popham and Contract Officer Donald L. Land.