Support, Seal

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is soliciting proposals for a Support Seal aircraft part (NSN: 2840-01-211-8933) used in the F100 series turbine engine to support and secure the #4 bearing front face seal. The solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0067) is an unrestricted competition under NAICS code 336412 with a 1,500-employee size standard. The government will evaluate offers using a best value Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) methodology, considering technical capability, price, past performance, and small business participation. First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory unless waived for qualified manufacturers, and offerors must be approved sources with potential requirement to submit Source Approval Requests. Proposals are due by January 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with contractors required to comply with specialty metals restrictions, NIST cybersecurity requirements, and export control regulations.

The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement for a total of 9 units, including 3 First Article test units (1 destructive, 2 non-destructive) and 7 production units. The place of performance is within the United States, with potential delivery locations including Tinker AFB in Oklahoma and Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio. The part is classified as a critical safety item affecting mission capability and system safety, necessitating rigorous quality assurance and manufacturing qualifications. Contractors must meet extensive documentation requirements, including quality certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100, or NATO AQAP-2070) and detailed manufacturing process approvals. Packaging must adhere to specific military standards, including heat-treated wooden packaging materials and precise marking requirements. While no specific set-aside is designated, the solicitation emphasizes small business participation as part of the evaluation criteria.