F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand

F-15 Variable Inlet Ramp (Diffuser), Left Hand
Sources sought template
(request for interested manufacturers)
from: amy hatfield, 409 scms/gumcc
to: dla aviation procurement operations at warner robins (sprwa1)
location: robins afb, ga 31098-1813
fbo post title: intent to sole-source purchase f-15 variable inlet ramp (diffuser), left hand nsn: 1560-01-621-1723fx.
subject: market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the following:
f-15 variable inlet ramp (diffuser), left hand 1560-01-621-1723fx 68a327007-1001
item description: the above item is located inside the air intake system on the left side of the aircraft. the variable inlet ramp (diffuser) is used to control airflow to assist with engine performance. it is designed solely for f-15 applications and used on f-15 e and ex model aircraft only.
impediment to competition: the original equipment manufacturer for this item is the boeing company (support equipment systems and services), cage 76301. the government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. as a result, the boeing company is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
interest: the dla/awb contracting office intends to award a sole source contract to the boeing company for the manufacture of the f-15 variable inlet ramp (left hand) in support of the f-15 e model aircraft. other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 23 october 2026 by emailing roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil and amy.hatfield@us.af.mil. the government intends to procure these items using other than full and open competition as prescribed by rfo 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.