Synchronizing ring

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a sole-source procurement for one Synchronizing Ring (Part Number 4072235, NSN 2840-01-317-0256NZ) classified as a Critical Safety Item for aircraft propulsion systems. The solicitation is directed specifically to Raytheon Technologies Corporation/Pratt & Whitney, requiring the contractor to provide capacity, pricing, and delivery information by the response deadline of June 30, 2025. Key requirements include ISO 9001:2008 quality assurance certification, compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 packaging standards, and adherence to strict wood packaging material specifications to prevent invasive species transmission. The procurement involves complex qualification requirements for propulsion Critical Safety Items, with potential sources needing to submit comprehensive Source Approval Requests including manufacturing capability demonstrations and quality documentation. The solicitation references contract terms under SPE4A1-21-G-0001 and requires compliance with the Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is being sourced directly from Pratt & Whitney as the incumbent contractor for this specialized aircraft engine component. The contract requires delivery of the single Synchronizing Ring unit on or before March 19, 2026, with performance to be conducted at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The item weighs 4.25 pounds and requires specialized packaging in a 39 x 39 x 4.25 inch container with specific securing methods using adhesives and tape for corner blocks and center support components. The procurement is associated with Foreign Military Sales case KIX and includes detailed transportation requirements with F.O.B. Origin terms. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves extensive packaging, transportation, and quality assurance requirements typical of high-value aerospace components.