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This is a Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action announcing a sole-source award for a Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions (PWCS) turbofan engine component to support critical operations at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to PWCS, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), for COTS component part number 3059071-08. Market research via a Sources Sought notice and Request for Information confirmed that PWCS is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government's requirement at a fair and reasonable price and within the required delivery schedule; a distributor's quote was deemed uncompetitive on both price and lead time. The procurement is categorized under PSC 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components) and NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing).
The requirement calls for one unit of new or refurbished OEM-manufactured equipment delivered to Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee within two days of order receipt. This is a one-time purchase with no recurring contract duration. The item is manufactured in Canada and is anticipated to be exempt from the Buy American statute under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) and reciprocal defense procurement agreements. Interested parties may submit capability statements within fifteen calendar days of the March 28, 2026 synopsis date for Government consideration, though the Government retains sole discretion to proceed with the sole-source award or open competition. The Contracting Officer is Brooke Z. Vandeman, and the proposed solicitation number is TBD with contact available at brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil.
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Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action
Action Title: Sole Source Award for Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions (PWCS) Turbofan Engine Component
Date: 28 March 2026
Contracting Office Zip Code: 37389
Product or Service Code (PSC): 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components)
NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
Subject: Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order for a PWCS Turbofan Engine Component
Proposed Solicitation Number: TBD
Contact Information:
· Point of Contact: Brooke Z. Vandeman
· Title: Contracting Officer
· Email: brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil Place of Performance:
Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389
Set-Aside Status:
This action is being conducted on a sole-source basis with PWCS, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Requirement Description The Government intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to PWCS for the procurement of a turbofan engine component. This is a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item required to support critical operations at Arnold Air Force Base.
The basis for this sole-source determination is that PWCS is the only known source capable of meeting the Government's requirement. Market research, conducted via a Sources Sought notice and Request for Information, confirmed that PWCS is the OEM and the only vendor able to provide the item at a fair and reasonable price and within the required delivery schedule. A distributor's quote was determined to be uncompetitive in both price and lead time.
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received within fifteen (15) days of the date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Key Specifications
| Specification |
| Description |
| Qualification Requirements |
| Item must be new or refurbished OEM-manufactured equipment. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. |
| Manufacturer |
| Pratt & Whitney Component Solutions (PWCS) |
| Part Number |
| 3059071-08 |
| Size and Dimensions |
| As specified by OEM for the given part number. |
| Predominant Material |
| As specified by OEM for the given part number. |
| Quantity and Unit of Issue |
| 1 Each |
| Destination |
| Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389 |
| Delivery Schedule |
| No later than 2 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) |
| Planned Contract Duration |
| One-time purchase. |
Special Considerations
· Buy American (41 USC Ch. 83): This procurement is for an item manufactured in Canada. It is anticipated that this acquisition will be exempt from the Buy American statute under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA) and reciprocal defense procurement agreements. Therefore, this procurement must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the USMCA as implemented in RFO Part 25. Offers for products from other foreign sources will not be considered.
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