Carbon Face Seals
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6973GH-25-Q-00191
- Agency
- Franchise Acquisition Servies Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
- Points of contact
-
- Connie Houpt connie.m.houpt@faa.gov (405) 954-7854
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration's Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center requires carbon face seals for the ASDE-3 antenna system's rotary joint components. The procurement seeks two different types of carbon face seals: 40 units of part number D8000-305P3 and 20 units of part number 8000-139, with acceptable manufacturers limited to Frontgrade Technologies Inc. or Rexnord Aerospace with their specified equivalent part numbers. This solicitation operates under NAICS code 339991 for Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors must complete specific blocks on the RFQ document and submit required representations and certifications, with incomplete submissions being rejected. The proposal deadline is September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, submitted via email only with the RFQ number 6973GH-25-Q-00191 in the subject line.
This procurement utilizes full-and-open competition with no set-aside designation for small businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the carbon face seal requirement. The delivery date is established as February 17, 2026, indicating a timeline of approximately five months from the proposal deadline to required delivery. All offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from award through final payment. The procurement is characterized as an end-of-year requirement with no anticipated extensions to the proposal deadline, suggesting urgency in the FAA's procurement timeline.
Notice text
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) has a requirement for carbon face seals (CFS). The CFS is a critical part for the ASDE-3, residing in the rotary joint, part of the antenna system.
This requirement is for two (2) different carbon face seals. Only the listed Frontgrade or Rexnord part numbers are acceptable.
Mfr: Frontgrade Technologies Inc. 40 EA
Mfg P/N: D8000-305P3
or
Mfr: Rexnord Aerospace
Mfg P/N: 1-3468-1
And
Mfr: Frontgrade Technologies Inc. 20 EA
Mfg P/N: 8000-139
or
Mfr: Rexnord Aerospace
Mfg P/N: 1-727-4
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and size standards for this effort is
NAICS 339991 Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing. Size Standard 1,000 Employees.
Full-and-open competition will be utilized for this requirement.
Please read the attached Request for Quote in its entirety. Page 1, blocks 12-17 of the RFQ document must be completed in full. Representations and certifications at 3.3.1-35, 3.6.4-17 and 3.6.4-18 must be completed and submitted with quotes. Incomplete submittals will not be considered.
Proposals are due by EMAIL ONLY NLT September 12, 2025, 2:00 PM, Central Time. Please include the RFQ number 6973GH-25-Q-00191 in the subject line of all email correspondence.
This is an end-of-year requirement. Extensions to this date are not anticipated.
All Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management, www.SAM.gov. Per the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), clause 3.3.1-33 System for Award Management (SAM), paragraph (b)(1) “By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.”
This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6973GH-25-Q-00191.pdf |
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