# SAM #SPE4A1-26-R-0005

Planned long-term contract for bundled F135 propulsion system sustainment

**Buyer:** DLA Aviation
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A1-26-R-0005
**NAICS:** 336412, 336413

DLA Weapons Support – Richmond has announced plans to bundle F135 propulsion system sustainment requirements into a long-term contract.
- **Procurement status:** This is an advance notice; no solicitation is available, and the Government has not committed to proceeding with the bundling.
- **Scope:** The planned contract would cover bundled F135 propulsion system sustainment. The notice provides no specific products, part numbers, quantities, or named vendors/OEMs.
- **DLA’s stated goals:** Improve material availability and readiness, reduce administrative and production lead times, strengthen demand forecasting and supply-chain integration, establish one point of accountability, and improve quality and performance.
- **Small-business suitability:** DLA considers the procurement likely unsuitable for small-business award due to the diversity, size, or specialized nature of the requirements.

### Description

<p>This is a notification of DLA Weapons Support &ndash; Richmond&rsquo;s intention to bundle F135 propulsion system sustainment requirements into a long-term holistic contract. SPE4A1-26-R-0005 is the planned solicitation number and is being used for notice identification; however, no solicitation is available at this time. This holistic project is expected to be a single contract action with Pratt &amp; Whitney. This proposed procurement action meets the definition of bundling at FAR 2.101, and it is likely to be unsuitable for award to a small business due to the diversity, size, or specialized nature of the elements of the performance specified.</p>

<p>DLA anticipates that measurably substantial benefits will be derived as a result of the proposed bundling. Expected benefits include, but are not limited to:</p>

<ol>
	<li>Improved material availability and readiness</li>
	<li>Reduction of administrative and production lead times</li>
	<li>Enhanced demand forecasting and supply chain integration</li>
	<li>Single point of accountability for F135 material support</li>
	<li>Quality and performance improvements</li>
</ol>

<p>This notice is issued to satisfy the 30-day notification requirement prior to solicitation release. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposals, or commitment by the Government to proceed with bundling. A formal solicitation, if issued, will be released in accordance with applicable regulations.&nbsp;Please note the contract number listed in this annoucement is not a valid&nbsp;contract number. An entry was required in order to post this&nbsp;announcement. This procurement has not yet been awarded, and&nbsp;therefore no contract number exists at the time of this post.</p>

<p>Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any future notices related to this requirement.</p>

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