Manufacture of mechnical transmission for the KC-135 aircraft.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- SPRTA124C0035
- Awardee
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Thomas Instrument, Incorporated UEI VYHBUN52GHZ8
- Awarding agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,341,868
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Manufacture of Mechanical Transmission for the KC-135 Aircraft Pre-Solicitation · SPRTA121R0113 · Posted May 19, 2021
- Contract value 104% obligated
- $3,227,180.20 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Air Force Sustainment Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Boerne, TX, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Modification | $114,687 | |
| Original award | $3,227,180 |
About this award
The U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center awarded Thomas Instrument, Incorporated a $3.23 million firm fixed-price definitive contract on April 12, 2024, for the manufacture of mechanical transmission components for the KC-135 aircraft. The contract, which is not set aside for small businesses, requires completion by February 12, 2026, and will be performed at the contractor's facility in Boerne, Texas. The KC-135 Stratotanker is a critical aerial refueling aircraft that has served as the backbone of the Air Force's air refueling fleet for decades, and this contract supports the sustainment of that platform through the production of essential mechanical transmission parts.
Thomas Instrument is well-positioned to execute this work, having established a robust track record as a precision-machined components manufacturer specializing in aerospace and military applications. The company has received numerous prior awards from the Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency for remanufacturing and producing critical aircraft components, including gearbox assemblies and transmission systems for platforms such as the KC-135, B-1, B-2, and E-3. This contract represents part of the contractor's ongoing support to Air Force sustainment operations and aligns with its core competency in complex aerospace component manufacturing and assembly.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract SPRTA124C0035?
SPRTA124C0035 was awarded to Thomas Instrument, Incorporated by Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) on April 12, 2024.
How much is contract SPRTA124C0035 worth?
The government has obligated $3,341,868 on SPRTA124C0035. Its current value, with exercised options, is $3,227,180.
Which agency awarded contract SPRTA124C0035?
Aviation (Defense Logistics Agency) awarded SPRTA124C0035, with funding from Air Force Sustainment Center (Air Force Materiel Command).
Was contract SPRTA124C0035 competed?
The extent of competition for SPRTA124C0035 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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