CASE, COMPRESSOR, AIR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City has issued a Solicitation (SPRTA1-26-Q-0122) for the procurement of a CASE, COMPRESSOR, AIR (NSN 2840-01-307-9562 PR / PN: 1285M49G03). This is a Small Business Set-Aside for new manufacture of a critical safety item. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a "CASE, COMPRESSOR, AIR" which houses four stages of variable vanes and two stages of fixed vanes, aiding in airflow compression. The item must be made of Titanium alloy. Key requirements include:
- New Manufacture: Surplus items are explicitly NOT AUTHORIZED.
- Early Delivery: Acceptable.
- IUID Required: Item Unique Identification.
- Critical Safety Item: Designated as such.
- First Article Testing: Required, including a destructive exhibit for Item No. 0001AA and a non-destructive exhibit for Item No. 0001AB.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (SEALED BIDS / IFB)
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Quotes Due: May 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must hold their proposed prices firm for 120 days. Quotes are to be submitted electronically via email to jayson.skalla@us.af.mil. Evaluation will follow a Best Value Process with a Performance Price Tradeoff, considering Technical capability, Price, and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering material requirements, cybersecurity, representations and certifications, and transportation data. Referenced attachments include AFMC Form 260 (First Article Requirements), DD Form 1653 (Transportation Data), DD Form 2169 (Special Packaging Instruction), and MQR-PSD-1 (Manufacture Qualification Requirements).