Support, seal, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a competitive Request for Quote for Support, Seal, Aircraft components, specifically #4 Bearing Carbon Seals manufactured from AMS 5662 Nickel Base Alloy. This solicitation (SPRTA1-26-Q-1099) falls under NAICS code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and PSC 2840 (Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; and Components). The procurement requires contractors to meet strict manufacturing standards and undergo first article testing, with contractors obligated to submit comprehensive test plans and reports prior to production. The components carry critical safety item designations due to their application in aircraft systems. The solicitation was posted on December 12, 2025, with a proposal due date of January 12, 2026. Competition is restricted to approved sources listed on the Source Approval Worksheet; any entities seeking approval must submit a Source Approval Request to the United States Air Force.

This procurement is designated for small businesses with a size standard of 1,500 employees, with specific preference for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and HUBZone small businesses. The contract involves multiple line items with quantities ranging from one to four units per line item, with a firm fixed-price structure and delivery scheduled for January 17, 2027. The procurement includes Foreign Military Sales (FMS) components supporting multiple international allies including Greece and Egypt. The work will be performed by the selected contractor's facility, with contract administration conducted by DLA Weapons Support at Oklahoma City. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.