Shield Heat Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking manufacturers for a heat shield used on F118-GE-100 aircraft engines, with a National Stock Number of 2840-01-381-1617. The solicitation (Reference Number SPRTA1-25-R-0203) is an unrestricted competition using Performance Price Tradeoff source selection procedures, targeting manufacturers in the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing sector. The procurement includes First Article Testing, with potential waivers for previous suppliers or the original equipment manufacturer (General Electric Company). Evaluation factors will be considered in descending order: Technical, Cost/Price, and Past Performance, with the government intending to award to a single contractor without discussions. The solicitation was posted on February 28, 2025, with proposals due by March 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

The contract has a Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) of 22 units, with a potential range of 6-33 units total. The size standard for this procurement is set at 1,500 employees, and the NAICS code is 336412. Potential manufacturers must meet stringent qualification requirements, including specific quality assurance certifications and detailed manufacturing capabilities. The place of performance is within the United States, with potential delivery locations including the DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma and the DDOO SOP First Article location at Tinker AFB. Packaging requirements are strict, mandating compliance with military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129), including specific wood packaging material treatments and detailed marking specifications. The solicitation includes export-controlled engineering data and drawings, which are only available through SAM.gov to authorized vendors.