HEAT EXCHANGER, AIRT
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 Huntsville, AL, under the Department of Defense, is issuing a Presolicitation for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to acquire HEAT EXCHANGER, AIRCRAFT (NSN: 1680-01-663-6692; Part Number: 145PS150-9). This item is restricted to THE BOEING COMPANY and W.R. ENGINEERING LIMITED. Other firms are encouraged to seek source approval. The estimated closing date for this presolicitation is April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a minimum quantity of 25 each up to a maximum of 125 each of the specified aircraft heat exchanger. Production Lead Time (PLT) with First Article Testing (FAT) is 450 Days After Contract Award (DACA) for 25 units. Without FAT, PLT is 300 DACA for 25 units. Deliveries will be made to CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5255.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Estimated Closing Date: April 7, 2026
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Restrictions & Prequalification
This item is restricted to THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE CODE: 77272) and W.R. ENGINEERING LIMITED (CAGE CODE: 3AB25). The Government does not own the data rights to purchase this part from additional sources, and reverse engineering is uneconomical. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements. Firms that recognize and can produce the required item are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources may submit an offer. The closing date is an estimated date and may be adjusted. Foreign firms must process solicitation requests through their respective embassies. Direct requests and communication to Charlotte P. Witt at charlotte.witt@dla.mil, providing name, company name, CAGE Code, and telephone number.