Opportunity
SAM #SPE4A727R0071
DLA Aviation solicitation for five T56 engine air turbine starters
Buyer
DLA Aviation
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
SPE4A727R0071
NAICS
336412
DLA Aviation is seeking five replacement air turbine engine starters for T56-powered C-130 aircraft. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Aviation, DLA AV Richmond. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or commercial vendor is named. The notice anticipates an award under the OEM’s Basic Ordering Agreement. - Products requested: Five air turbine engine starters, part number 36E165-2QC, NSN 2995-01-349-2352, for T56-A-7/15 engines used in C-130B/E/H aircraft. - Notable requirements: A higher-level quality system is required; FOB and inspection/acceptance are at origin. Delivery is required 141 days after receipt of order. Alternate offerors must submit a source approval request package. - Commercial terms: Firm-fixed-price proposal requested.
Description
This solicitation will replace solicitation SPE4A7-26-T-2892.
NSN: 2995-013492352, PR: 7009118297, Item: Starter, Engine, Air Turbine, Part Number: 36E165-2QC. FOB at Origin and inspection/acceptance at Origin. Higher level quality system required. Delivery: 141 days ARO to the designated location. Unrestricted acquisition applies. Other than full and open competition applies. A request for proposal (RFP) will be solicited for award of a firm fixed price contract for a quantity of 5 each.
It is anticipated that an award will be made against the OEM’s Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA); however, a copy of the solicitation will be made available upon request. The solicitation issue date will be on or about November 13, 2026. The closing date will be on or about December 13, 2026. If an offer submitted to the solicitation is over $900,000, a subcontracting plan will be required with the offer. If an offer submitted to the solicitation is over $10,000,000, certified cost and pricing data and a subcontracting plan will be required with the offer. In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in SAM. SAM registration is at https://sam.gov/. Alternate offerors must submit a source approval request (SAR) package along with a completed copy of the solicitation in order to be considered for award. If time does not permit evaluation of SAR packages, the alternate offer will not be reviewed for this procurement but, if approved, will be considered for future procurements. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Point of contact for this procurement is Huy Nguyen, phone 804-512-8468, or e-mail Huy.Nguyen@dla.mil.