F138 starter, engine, NSN: 2995-01-531-4505GE, PN: 9281M79P03

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks procurement of 32 aircraft engine air starters (F138 STARTER, ENGINE, NSN 2995-01-531-4505GE, Part Number 9281M79P03) as a sole source acquisition, with proposals due June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time.

Place of performance is Tempe, Arizona. The item is designated a critical safety item requiring origin inspection and acceptance. Offerors must provide firm fixed pricing for three quantity ranges—1–15 each, 16–30 each, and 31–40 each—to allow the government flexibility to adjust final quantities based on most economical pricing. Delivery spans December 2026 through March 2028 on a monthly basis to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma (F.O.B. Origin).

The NAICS code is 336412, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Items require Unique Item Identification marking per MIL-STD-130 and submission of receiving reports via Wide Area Workflow. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 (Revision E) and MIL-STD-129 (Revision R). All wooden lumber, pallets, and containers must be constructed from debarked wood and heat-treated to 56 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes with certification by an accredited agency recognized by the American Lumber Standards Committee. Offered prices must remain firm for 120 days; early delivery is acceptable at no additional cost. Commercial item inspection applies. Payment is made electronically via EFT with invoices submitted through WAWF. Vendors must contact DCMA Transportation via the Shipment Instruction Request eTool System prior to shipment for DOD regulatory clearances and shipping documentation. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business subcontracting plans, representations and certifications, covered telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and trade agreements.