28-retainer, compressor

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of 1,773 compressor retainers under NSN 2840-016704940. This definitive quantity contract involves critical safety items (CSI) and critical application items that are essential components for gas turbines and jet engines. The procurement specifies FOB origin terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin, and delivery will be structured as 504 DARO (Delivery Against Requirement Order). Electronic offers will not be accepted, requiring all potential offerors to submit completed solicitation packages in hard copy format. The solicitation documents will be available through the Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) starting on the estimated issue date of August 20, 2025, with paper copies also available upon request.

This procurement is designated as unrestricted with no set-aside provisions, making it open to all qualified contractors. RTX Corporation has been identified as an approved source under two different CAGE codes (52661 and 77445), both offering the same part number 4089490, suggesting they may be the incumbent supplier or have previously demonstrated capability for this specific component. The contract involves manufacturing 1,773 units of these specialized turbine components, which falls under NAICS code 333611 for Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing. Given the critical safety designation and the substantial quantity required, this procurement likely represents a significant contract value, though specific budget ranges have not been disclosed. The timeline indicates a relatively quick turnaround with solicitation availability expected within two weeks of the initial posting date.