Vane segment assemb

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is issuing a Request for Proposal (SPRTA1-26-R-0189) for vane segment assemblies that direct gas flow to impeller turbine blades in aircraft engines, classified as critical safety items conforming to AMS 5536 specifications. All proposals must be received by April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and must comply with ISO 9001-2015, AS9100, and NATO AQAP 2070 quality standards prior to award. The Government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability (primary factor), price and cost (secondary factor), past performance (tertiary factor), and small business participation (fourth factor), with awards made on a best-value basis. Offerors must select between two bidding options: Bid A includes first article testing with destructive and non-destructive testing components plus 192 production units, while Bid B offers production articles without first article requirements, with an evaluation cost of $21,000 assigned to first article testing. Critical contract requirements include compliance with Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings, 120-day price hold requirements, unique item identifier and serial number markings, inspection and acceptance at origin, and submission of Small Business Participation Plans regardless of company size.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and represents an unrestricted procurement in the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing category (NAICS 336412), with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Delivery of the vane segment assemblies is required to two destinations: DPK002 (foreign military sales destination) and FY2303 (domestic testing facility), with an overall requirement date of March 31, 2027. The contract involves procurement of vane segment assemblies under National Stock Number 2840-01-554-7718 OJ and Part Number 23083698, with production quantities specified across multiple contract line items depending on the selected bid option. Performance of work will take place at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving as the primary point of performance for this critical safety item procurement. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation notice.