Presolicitation
TF-33 Vibrator, Ignition C
Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · Sol. SPRTA126R0054
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AI summary Beta
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation, Oklahoma City) plans to buy about 10 TF-33 engine ignition vibrators (a flight-critical part), with delivery of 5 per month starting on or before 30 June 2027. Only one approved source is listed, Unison Industries, LLC, and the notice says the government intends to negotiate with one or a limited number of sources.
Things to watch
- Sole or limited source. The government cites authority to negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources, so a new supplier would face a steep path.
This notice of intent is not a request for competition.
- Qualification requirements and critical safety item. The item is a critical safety item with qualification requirements, and only one approved source is listed; becoming approved is typically a long process.
CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM: Yes
- No technical data from the government. Specifications and drawings are incomplete or not available, so you may not be able to build or price the part.
- Not set aside for small business. You would compete without any small business preference.
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: No
Full brief
What they want
- TF-33 Vibrator, Ignition C, NSN 2925-01-421-7473RV, P/N 10-614500-1
- Best estimated quantity 10 each (minimum 3, maximum 15)
- Delivery of 5 each per month starting on or before 30 June 2027
- Delivery to destination SW3211
- Contract type
- Supply contract (RFP SPRTA1-26-R-0054); the notice says the government is not using FAR Part 12 commercial item policies
- Period of performance
- Delivery of 5 each per month beginning on or before 30 June 2027
- Place of performance
- USA (per SAM.gov fields); delivery destination listed as SW3211
- How they'll choose
- Combination of price, technical and past performance factors, to be detailed in the solicitation
- Offers due
- Estimated RFP close date: 26-Nov-2025 (estimated RFP issue date 27-Oct-2025)
- How to submit
- Electronic; the solicitation is to be downloaded. Buyer is Jeremy Bryant, Jeremy.bryant@us.af.mil, 405-855-7112
What they'll judge offers on
- Price (a significant factor)
- Technical
- Past performance
What to include when you submit
- Any capability statement, proposal or quotation from a responsible source will be considered
- To offer a commercial item, tell the contracting officer within 15 days of the notice
- Specifications, plans or drawings are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government
You must have
- Qualification requirements apply to this item; the only approved source listed is Unison Industries, LLC (CAGE 59501)
APPROVED SOURCE(S): Unison Industries, LLC (Cage: 59501)
- Not a small business set-aside
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: No
Current contractor
Unison Industries, LLC (CAGE 59501) won the last purchase, contract SPRTA1-24-P-0074 dated 13-Aug-24, 5 EA at $22,900.00 each
Not in the notice text
- How a new source gets approved or qualified
- Exact quote or offer submission instructions (to be in the solicitation)
- Detailed evaluation factors and weights
- Whether the solicitation date estimates changed
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Key facts
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2025
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- SPRTA126R0054
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
- Office
- DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, Ok
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- NAICS
- 336412
- Product/service code
- 2925
- Business type
- Aircraft, ship & vehicle parts
- Contracting contact
- Jeremy BryantJeremy.bryant@us.af.mil4058557112
What similar contracts paid
1,010 contracts at this agency for the same NAICS and product/service codes had activity in the last 5 years, according to USAspending.gov. Small businesses won 10% of the dollars in this market over the last 3 fiscal years.
Before you respond
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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