Heat exchanger, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is soliciting proposals for heat exchangers for aircraft (NSN 1660-01-663-6692) to support the CH-47 helicopter program. This five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed-price contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis to either The Boeing Company or Davis W.R. Engineering Limited, with award to only one contractor based on limited sources under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Key contract requirements include First Article Test (FAT) approval with delivery 288 days after contract award, followed by production deliveries commencing at 450 days post-award, compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1 packaging specifications, item unique identification (IUID) markings per DFARS standards, and adherence to ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001:2015 or AS 9100 quality standards. The government will evaluate proposals using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, assessing technical acceptability and price reasonableness. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2026, with a closing date and deadline for proposal submission on May 11, 2026.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is anticipated to support the existing CH-47 helicopter program with identified incumbent contractors The Boeing Company and Davis W.R. Engineering Limited competing for the award. The contract specifies a minimum quantity of 25 units in the first year with a maximum total of 125 units across the entire five-year contract period, reflecting modest but sustained procurement requirements. The initial delivery location is Corpus Christi, Texas (FOB destination for initial quantities), with subsequent orders FOB origin, and all contract performance must comply with DPAS (DO priority) scheduling requirements with contractor notification mandated within 15 days of receipt if unable to meet schedule. Cost or pricing data submissions must follow Section 890 NDAA pilot program requirements, and contractors must maintain subcontracting plans per FAR standards. This opportunity falls under NAICS category 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment).