KC-46 fan, centrifugal

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking centrifugal fans for the Thermal Control System and Onboard Inert Gas Generator System, as defined in Solicitation Number SPRTA1-26-Q-0133. The procurement requires manufacturers to provide aluminum alloy centrifugal fans identified by National Stock Number 4140-01-652-4723, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and unique item identification marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130 standards. Contractors must comply with detailed packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including specific wood packaging material standards compliant with United Nations restrictions. The solicitation was issued on December 23, 2025, with offers due by January 22, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria details are not explicitly stated in the available documents, the procurement emphasizes compliance with FAA procedures per 14 CFR Part 21 and adherence to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards for item identification.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation applied, though small business certifications for HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and other small business categories are available options for eligible contractors. The contract calls for 20 fans with potential quantity ranges of 4-12, 13-21, and 22-30 units, with delivery required by September 25, 2026, to the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and uses PSC code 4140 for Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment. Performance of work must occur in the United States, and vendors are required to contact DCMA Transportation before shipment using their eTool Shipment Instruction Request system to obtain regulatory clearances and shipping documentation. Transportation terms are F.O.B. Origin with specific account coding provided for funding purposes.