Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Department of Defense is seeking proposals for the supply of flutter dampeners applicable to the KC-135. This is a competitive solicitation with a 100% small business set-aside. The estimated quantities are 31 units, with deliveries beginning on November 2, 2026. Proposals are due by November 10, 2025, and the anticipated award date is December 1, 2025.
COMPETITIVE
SPARES
FIRST ARTICLE
PR: FD2030-25-00796
RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0403
Export Controlled
New Manufactured Material: (Competitive) A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. The items, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows:
CLIN 0001: NSN: 1650-00-610-7200, P/N: 65-4102-2; NOUN: DAMPENER, FLUTTER; Applicable to KC-135; QTY: 31 ea (MIN:16-MAX:50); Delivery: 31 each beginning 02 NOV 2026
CLIN 0002: First Article Government Tested; QTY: 2 Each. Delivery: 02 NOV 2026
AMC: 1G
The approximate solicitation issue date will be: 24 Sept 2025
The approximate response date will be: 10 Nov 2025
The anticipated award date will be: 1 Dec 2025
This solicitation/requirement will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
History: Last buy March 30th, 1987; Qty: 9 each.
Buyer: Artemio Herrera, Ph: 385-591-0039; artemio.herrera@tinker.af.mil
Current qualified sources are: The Boeing Company. (Cage: 81205). 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 in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under authority of FAR 6.302.
This is a full and open requirement. All proposals received within 45 days 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.
Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacture meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. 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. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.
Based on 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.
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 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.
DAMPENER, FLUTTER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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