F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FD20602700050
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Saint Louis, Missouri 63134, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
DLA Aviation intends to sole-source a contract to The Boeing Company for manufacture of an F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026. The Government is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify any alternative qualified manufacturers before proceeding with the sole-source award.
The variable inlet ramp is a component located in the air intake system on the left side of F-15 aircraft, designed to control airflow and assist engine performance. It is used exclusively on F-15 E and EX model aircraft. Boeing, as the original equipment manufacturer (CAGE 76301), possesses sole knowledge of performance requirements and holds all technical data, drawings, and schematics necessary for production and equipment compatibility. The Government does not own any releasable technical data supporting this requirement, creating an impediment to competition under FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Than Full and Open Competition).
Interested parties may submit capability statements and qualifications to roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil and amy.hatfield@us.af.mil by October 23, 2026. The DLA/AWB Contracting Office at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia is the procuring entity. No set-aside applies. Specific contract value, quantity, and period of performance are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
Sources Sought Template
(Request for Interested Manufacturers)
FROM: Amy Hatfield, 409 SCMS/GUMCC
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Intent to sole-source purchase F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand NSN: 1560-01-621-1723FX.
SUBJECT: Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following:
F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand 1560-01-621-1723FX 68A327007-1001
ITEM DESCRIPTION: The above item is located inside the air intake system on the left side of the aircraft. The Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser) is used to control airflow to assist with engine performance. It is designed solely for F-15 applications and used on F-15 E and EX model aircraft only.
Impediment to Competition: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is The Boeing Company (Support Equipment Systems and Services), CAGE 76301. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, the Boeing Company is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST: The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to The Boeing Company for the Manufacture of the F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Left Hand) in support of the F-15 E model aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 23 October 2026 by emailing roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil and amy.hatfield@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER:This Source Sought Synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract because of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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