FlameHolder_FD2030-26-00145
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, OK has issued a solicitation (SPRTA1-26-R-0145) for the procurement of FLAMEHOLDER, AFTERBURNER - NEW PRODUCTION. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The solicitation details the acquisition of specific aircraft engine components, with proposals due by March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks new production of "FLAMEHOLDER, AFTERBURNER" components. Key line items include:
- Item No. 0001: NSN 2840-01-231-1048 OK, Part Number 6005T64P40.
- Item No. 0001AA: Estimated Quantity 114 EA, Minimum Quantity 28 EA, Maximum Quantity 171 EA.
- First Article: Requirements for both an expended First Article (0001AB) and one added to production quantity (0001AC).
Key requirements include IUID, inspection and acceptance at origin, higher-level contract quality requirements, compliance with the Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program, and transportation from CONUS sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
- Period of Performance: Delivery dates for Item 0001AA are specified between July 2026 and November 2026.
- Proposal Due: March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM.
- Published Date: March 19, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Process and a Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection procedure. The evaluation criteria are Technical, Price or Cost, and Past Performance. Technical is the most important factor, followed by Price/Cost and Past Performance, which are approximately equal and, when combined, significantly more important than Cost or Price.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is exclusively a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Entities wishing to become an approved source must submit a source approval request to the United States Air Force small business department.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering contract administration, payment, inspection, delivery, representations, certifications, and evaluation criteria. The primary point of contact is JAMES CALLINS (JAMES.CALLINS@US.AF.MIL, 3855911684).