Transducer, position / NSN 2915-01-464-1233 / B-1B aircraft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0733
- Agency
-
Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to solicit an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a source-controlled bleed air duct (NSN 1560-00-422-1789) for B-1B aircraft, with responses due by September 25, 2026. The procurement will be conducted on a sole-source or limited-source basis under FAR 6.302; DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data on this part.
The contract will establish a five-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. Supply terms include FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance at destination. The item is critical but not designated a Critical Safety Item and is subject to export control.
Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897, part number 4P94763-102A) is the source-controlled original equipment manufacturer, and Arrowhead Products (CAGE 70628, part number 12989-102A) is currently the only approved alternate source. No other approved sources exist. Any contractor seeking to supply this item must submit a Source Approval Request package to the assigned Engineering Support Activity for approval.
Although this is a notice of intent rather than a competitive solicitation, the Government will consider all proposals received within 45 days of publication. Interested contractors may also identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The Government reserves discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. The acquisition is being conducted outside the commercial item framework under FAR Part 12.
Notice text
An Unrestricted solicitation will be issued to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for SOURCE CONTROLLED NSN 1560-00-422-1789, a DUCT, BLEED AIR. The award will be for a 5-year base period. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 40 EACH. Production units will be FOB: Destination; Inspection /Acceptance: Destination. Item is critical but not deemed a Critical Safety Item. Export Control applies. Surge does not apply.
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. The Source Controlled OEM is Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897) p/n 4P94763-102A. Approved source is Arrowhead Products (CAGE 70628) under p/n 12989-102A. DLA Aviation does NOT possess complete technical data on this part.
There are no other approved sources at this time. Any other interested contractor would have to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as a source by the assigned ESA.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, contractors must be registered in the System For Award Management (sam.gov). The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The estimated solicitation issue date is 08/24/2026.
A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. Choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requesters.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Transducer, position / NSN 2915-01-464-1233 / B-1B aircraft | Pre-Solicitation |
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