Starter

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotations for electrical engine starters, specifically for engine models 180/180C/180L/185LA, with a National Stock Number of 2925-01-221-3247. The solicitation (SPRHA1-25-Q-1104) is exclusively directed to Honeywell International Inc. and requires the manufacture of electrical starters for Steel POWER SYSTEMS. Key contract requirements include first article testing, compliance with supply chain traceability documentation, and adherence to unique item identification standards. The evaluation criteria appear to be based on quantity-based pricing tiers, with different rates for 1-2, 3-4, 5-10, 11-15, and 16+ units. The critical deadline for proposal submissions is May 15, 2025, with offers expected to remain valid for 90 days, and the electronic solicitation procedure will be used for submission.

The solicitation is not designated as a small business set-aside and falls under the NAICS category 336320 for Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. The total procurement includes 28 units with varied delivery schedules ranging from 60 to 120 calendar days after receipt of order. Delivery destinations include Hill Air Force Base in Utah and various Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries. The contract line items are structured to accommodate different quantity requirements, with specific delivery increments for first article, test reports, and production articles. The procurement is associated with the PSC category 2925 for Engine Electrical System Components, Aircraft Prime Moving, and has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Packaging and preservation must comply with multiple military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, with specific requirements for hazardous materials shipping and electrostatic discharge protection.