JTE fan, vaneaxial

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is soliciting quotations for two vaneaxial fans, with the specific National Stock Number (NSN) 4140-01-598-6406, intended for the AN/TSQ-T10 JTE system. The solicitation is restricted to qualified sources, with AllClear Aerospace & Defense Inc. (CAGE: 1ZK21) currently identified as a potential contractor. Potential manufacturers must undergo a comprehensive qualification process that includes demonstrating facilities, testing capabilities, and manufacturing a pre-contract qualification article at an estimated cost of $13,000. The evaluation criteria heavily weight price, with the solicitation stating that price is significantly more important than all other factors combined. Contractors must submit quotes through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) by March 11, 2025, and must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

The contract opportunity is not set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 333413 with a size standard of 500 employees. Delivery is required by December 6, 2025, to DLA Distribution in Barstow, California, with inspection and acceptance to occur at the origin point. The solicitation includes a priority rating of DO-A7 and requires strict adherence to military packaging and marking standards, as well as submission of a Counterfeit Prevention Plan and supply chain traceability documentation. The technical data for the fan is controlled, with Northrop Grumman Systems (CAGE code 1L4J7) identified as the original manufacturer, and the engineering drawing (A2500-100043) requiring Foreign Disclosure Office approval for release. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost to the government, providing flexibility in the contract execution.