Seal, air, aircraft g

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring Seal, Air, Aircraft G components, specifically rub strips (honeycomb) for 4th stage blades made of steel used in F100 series turbine engines. This solicitation (SPRTA1-25-Q-0285) requires contractors to manufacture aircraft engine parts with multiple manufacturer part numbers and includes comprehensive first article testing requirements per LPF-QAR-003. Key contract requirements include submission of a First Article Qualification Test Plan within 30 days of contract award and a test report within 120 days of government approval, with first article quantities of 3 units (2 for production, 1 for testing). The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with price as the most important factor, followed by technical compliance and delivery schedule. The solicitation was issued on June 16, 2025, with a response deadline of July 16, 2025.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees, though no specific incumbents or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract includes delivery schedules with quantity ranges from 5-27 units across different delivery periods in 2026, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents. Performance will occur at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with items being shipped to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at the same location. The procurement involves critical engine components that require rigorous testing and quality assurance due to their importance in mission capability and system safety, particularly for first-time manufacturers or those who haven't produced the item within three years. Packaging must comply with military standards MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for heat-treated, debarked wood materials to prevent invasive species transmission.