The agency plans to award to one named company. Others can only submit a capability statement to challenge it.
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DLA Aviation in Oklahoma City plans to buy about 97 rate of fuel flow indicators for the F-16 (range 24 to 146), delivered by 25 Jan 2030. Two qualified sources are listed, Meggitt (UK) Limited and Parker Hannifin, and the government says it intends to negotiate with one or a limited number of sources. The RFP is expected to issue October 22, 2026.
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Limited-source intent. The government plans to negotiate with one or a limited number of sources, so competition may be restricted. is not a request for competition.
No manufacturing data from government. You would need to get technical data from the original manufacturer, which can be hard or costly. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.
UID marking required. Parts must carry unique item identification marking, which adds cost and process work. UID requirements will apply
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What they want
Indicator, Rate of Fuel Flow, NSN 6620-01-278-8027 or 6620-01-206-9875 (P/N 40-637-4 or 266-025-002) for the F-16
Quantity 97 each (min 24, max 146)
Delivery on or before 25 Jan 2030
Unique item identification (UID) marking
Contract type
Request for Proposal (RFP) for spares; not using commercial item procedures (FAR Part 12); price type not stated
Period of performance
Required delivery on or before 25 Jan 2030
How they'll choose
Price and past performance, as detailed in the solicitation (not final)
Offers due
Estimated RFP issue October 22, 2026 and close November 23, 2026. SAM.gov response deadline field shows 2026-10-21 15:00 (-04:00).
How to submit
Solicitation downloadable at www.sam.gov; questions to buyer Howard Heflin, howard.heflin@us.af.mil
What they'll judge offers on
Price (significant factor)
Past performance
What to include when you submit
Electronic procedures only; no hard copies
UID requirements will apply
Foreign-owned firms should contact the contracting officer before submitting a proposal
Interested firms may tell the contracting officer within 15 days if they can meet the need with a commercial item
You must have
Not set aside for small business; open to all responsible sources This acquisition will not be set aside
No qualification requirement is stated, though two qualified sources are listed Qualification Requirements: No
Current contractor
Last award in the history: 27 Dec 2024, 30 each, Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc. (CAGE 04836). Qualified sources listed are Meggitt (UK) Limited (CAGE K0100) and Parker Hannifin Corporation (CAGE 26055).
Not in the notice text
Contract price type (for example firm-fixed-price)
Estimated dollar value
Final evaluation factors and their order
Place of performance (only a ship-to code, SW3211, is given)
Page limits and proposal format
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PR: FD2030-26-02175 1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date: Issue: October 22, 2026 Closes: November 23, 2026 2. RFP# SPRTA1-27-R-0018 Request for Proposal 3. Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares 4. AMC: 1/P 5. Priority Code: DO 6. SCD: B 7. Nomenclature/Noun: Indicator, Rate of Fuel Flow 8. NSN: 6620-01-278-8027 OR 6620-01-206-9875 9. PN: 40-637-4 OR 266-025-002 10. History: 27 Dec 2024, 30 each, Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc. (CAGE 04836) 11. Description/Function: Indicator, Rate of Fuel Flow. DIMENSIONS, 8.16 INCH (L) 1.75 INCH (W) 1.4 INCH (H) 1.1 POUNDS (LBS). MATERIAL CONTENT Corrosion resistant metal alloys, resin printed circuit boards, transformer, lighting assembly, bearing, gears, synchro, resistors, diodes, microcircuits, transistors. Provides flight crew with engine rate of flow indication. APPL. TO F-16. 12. Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001 97 Each (Min: 24 Each, MAX: 146 Each) 13. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F-16 14. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211 TAC: FRS2 15. Required Delivery: On or Before 25 Jan 2030 16. Qualification Requirements: No 17. Export Control Requirements: No 18. UID: UID requirements will apply 19. Qualified Sources: Meggitt (UK) Limited (CAGE K0100), Parker Hannifin Corporation (CAGE 26055) 20. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside 21. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized 22. Mandatory Language: The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item. Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM to inquire about the data or rights to the data. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). 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 or services. 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. Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services 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. This notice of intent is not a request for competition. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. Note: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (385) 591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Request for written quotation will be issued. Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice. 23. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil.
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