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Gearbox, Assembly, AI

Updated Oct 30, 2026

Presolicitation from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Nov 30, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6), 31 days left.

Solicitation number	SPRTA1-27-R-0042
Agency	Defense Logistics Agency
Office	DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK
Notice type	Presolicitation
Set-aside	None
Trade (NAICS)	Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
Product or service code	1680
Posted	Oct 29, 2026
Response deadline	Nov 30, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6) (31 days left)
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Description

Synopsis PR: FD2030-27-000186

Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date: Issue: October 28, 2026 Closes: November 27, 2026
RFP# SPRTA1-27-R-0042 Request for Proposal
Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares
AMC: 3/D
Nomenclature/Noun: Gearbox, Assembly, AI
NSN: 1680-00-789-9345
PN: C7088-1A
History: 4 Jun 2013, 5 each, CEF Industries, LLC (00268)
Description/Function: Gearbox, Assembly, AI. Dimensions, 16.24 inch (L) by 9.78 inch (W) by 11.4 inch (H). 200.0 POUNDS (WEIGHT). MATERIAL CONTENT, Aluminum, Steel, Rubber. Wing Flap Drive Gearbox. APPL. TO C-130.
Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001 30 Each (Range: 8-45)
Application (Engine or Aircraft): C-130
Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211, Tinker AFB, OK
Required Delivery: Deliver 6 unit(s) on or before 02 SEP 2029. Deliver 6 unit(s) on or before 02 OCT 2029. Deliver 6 unit(s) on or before 02 NOV 2029. Deliver 6 unit(s) on or before 02 DEC 2029. Deliver 6 unit(s) on or before 02 JAN 2030.
Qualification Requirements: Contractor must be an approved source.
Export Control Requirements: No
UID: UID requirements will apply.
Qualified Sources: CEF Industries, LLC (CAGE 00268)
Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside.
Surplus: Surplus is not authorized.
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 contract with the firms(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. 21. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Chrissy Turnage at [email protected].

Contracting contact

Chrissy Turnage · [email protected]

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Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 336413, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,250 employees (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

Oct 13, 2026: Presolicitation Due Oct 28, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5)

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