Fuel control, starti

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued Solicitation SPRHA1-25-Q-0382 for two Fuel Control starter components with National Stock Number 2910-01-135-5681, specifically Part Number 160034-400 for F-16 aircraft manufactured by Pratt & Whitney. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a firm fixed price acquisition with a DPAS Rating of A1, targeting a very specific technical component for military aircraft. The solicitation was released on March 17, 2025, with proposal responses due by April 16, 2025, and requires contractors to hold offered prices firm for 120 days. Contractors must adhere to strict technical specifications, including military packaging standards and unique item identification requirements. The acquisition is exclusively restricted to Pratt & Whitney and is associated with Foreign Military Sales cases for Saudi Arabia and Taiwan.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to qualified manufacturers within the Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336310). The procurement involves two units of the Fuel Control starter, with a required delivery date of November 3, 2026. Performance will take place within the United States, with a focus on supporting military aviation infrastructure. The estimated total value and specific budget range are not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents. Potential contractors must demonstrate compliance with complex export control regulations, as highlighted in the attached Department of Defense memorandum, which warns of potential criminal penalties for mishandling technical data and emphasizes strict distribution limitations for engineering information.