This is a presolicitation for a firm fixed-price contract to supply 118 units of a specific Stator Assembly for the Stratolifter C/KC aircraft, with delivery required within 134 days after receipt of order (ARO). The government intends to negotiate solely with the approved sources, A&B Foundry, LLC and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., under an Other Than Full and Open Competition justification. While this is a notice of intent and not a formal competitive request, proposals from other interested parties submitted within 45 days of the notice's publication may be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The solicitation will be issued on or about April 14, 2026, and will be available for download from the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) website. Any offeror must prove their product is identical to the specified part and meet all qualification requirements at the time of award.

This is a firm fixed-price contract for 118 Stator Assemblies for the Stratolifter C/KC aircraft, with a required delivery schedule of 134 days after receipt of order (ARO). The government intends to solicit and negotiate only with the approved original equipment manufacturers, A&B Foundry, LLC and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., under an Other Than Full and Open Competition justification. While this is a notice of intent and not a formal competitive request, proposals from other interested parties received within 45 days of the synopsis publication may be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Award decisions will be based on price, past performance, and other factors, and any alternate product offered must be proven equal to the exact part numbers cited. The solicitation will be available for download on the DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) website around its issue date.