SPRPA126RRZ01 Synopsis/Solicitation

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring subject matter expert artisan support services for sustaining engineering assistance, parts provisioning, and support analysis related to cadmium plating maintenance on a V-22 aircraft operated by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. The primary objective is to deploy a Bell Textron artisan to Saga, Japan to perform in-country technical support and aircraft maintenance operations, with the artisan responsible for transporting necessary tooling and equipment and bearing associated costs. Key contract requirements include the artisan's ability to travel from Amarillo, Texas through Dallas and Tokyo to reach the final destination in Saga, Japan, as well as the inclusion of limitation of liability and services clauses due to direct aircraft utilization. The solicitation does not explicitly detail specific evaluation criteria but emphasizes the need for qualified personnel capable of executing complex engineering support in an international setting. The proposal due date is March 16, 2026, with the anticipated work performance window scheduled for approximately February 25 to March 25, 2026, subject to confirmation based on the selected subject matter expert's availability.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies Bell Textron as the anticipated contractor for this effort. The contract will be awarded as a Cost Plus Firm Fixed (CPFF) arrangement with a Not To Exceed (NTE) value of $57,000, establishing the maximum financial commitment for this international technical support mission. The performance timeline spans approximately one month, from late February through late March 2026, with final dates to be confirmed upon selection of the artisan. The entire place of performance is located in Saga, Japan, where the artisan will conduct all sustaining engineering, parts provisioning, and support analysis activities on Japanese aircraft #702. The contract is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) compliance requirements, with distribution restricted to the Department of Defense and authorized U.S. DoD contractors.