J-85 Spraybar, Pilot Afte

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) has issued a solicitation for J-85 spraybars used in aircraft engine afterburner systems, specifically targeting a Critical Safety Item for military aerospace applications. The Request for Proposals (RFP) SPRTA1-25-R-0116 seeks to procure 1,668 spraybars with authorized quantity variations between 417 and 2,502 units, with a specific manufacturer part number of 5011T29P01. Proposals for this firm-fixed price contract must be submitted by February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with bidders required to meet Trade Agreements Act requirements and provide Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking. The procurement falls under NAICS category 336412 for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. Potential contractors must be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications for these critical aviation components.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified manufacturers. Delivery of the spraybars is mandated by June 30, 2025, to the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with the contract designated as a rated order (DO-A1) under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The procurement covers National Stock Number (NSN) 2915-00-782-1759, representing a specialized engine fuel system component for aircraft. The contract will be executed with F.O.B. Origin terms, indicating that the supplier bears initial transportation responsibilities. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a significant opportunity for manufacturers specializing in precision aerospace engineering components with the capability to meet strict military technical requirements.