Synchronizing Ring

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is soliciting quotations for a Synchronizing Ring (NSN: 2840-01-380-7760) used in the 5th Stage Variable Vanes of the Rear Compressor Variable (RCVV) System for aircraft engines. The Request for Quotation (RFQ SPRTA1-25-Q-0031) requires a manufacturer of aircraft engine parts to produce three new units made from nickel alloy, with strict quality requirements including ISO 9001-2015 certification. Quotations must be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system by March 26, 2025, with a 120-day validity period. Contractors must comply with comprehensive first article testing and inspection protocols, including a detailed test plan to be submitted within 30 calendar days of contract award and a full test report due 120 days after government approval. The solicitation mandates origin inspection and acceptance, with all deliverables to be submitted to AFLCMC/LZPED at Tinker AFB.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and is open to manufacturers within the NAICS 336412 category with up to 1,500 employees. The delivery timeline is 365 calendar days after contract award, with F.O.B. origin terms and delivery to DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma. The solicitation is classified as a rated order (DO-A1) for a critical safety item, emphasizing the strategic importance of the procurement. Packaging requirements are stringent, including compliance with United Nations Wood Packaging Material restrictions and specific military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129). The contract encompasses multiple NSN variations and requires detailed marking of shipping containers, including unit serial numbers, OEM names, and model numbers. Contractors must also coordinate with DCMA Transportation for shipping instructions and documentation prior to shipment.