How to bid on NOAA’s Pratt & Whitney Fuel Control Unit

What NOAA is buying

NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations is seeking one serviceable Pratt & Whitney fuel control unit, part number 8061-333, for its Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida. The unit is intended for a King Air engine if a new engine arrives without a fuel control, and can also serve as a spare.

This is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation and a total small-business set-aside. Offered products must meet Buy American requirements, and vendors must provide verification of the country of manufacture.

Questions and quote deadline

Questions must be submitted in writing by email and received by 4:00 p.m. PST on October 30, 2026. NOAA says answers will be issued in a written solicitation amendment.

Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. PST on November 11, 2026. The listing also gives a deadline of 7:00 p.m. ET that day; follow the solicitation’s stated 4:00 p.m. PST submission time and allow time for delivery. NOAA states it is not responsible for quotes that are not received, so request and obtain confirmation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for a small business able to supply the specified serviceable fuel control unit. The solicitation lists NAICS code 336412 and a size standard of 1,500 employees.

It may suit a supplier or authorized distributor of the required part that can document the item’s specifications, provide the requested authorization evidence, and show relevant past performance.

How to submit a quote

Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” control. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the control again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Email a PDF or Microsoft Word quote to the contracting specialist at [email protected] by the stated deadline. Put requisition number 140802-27-0030 in the subject line. The solicitation asks vendors to include their UEI or CAGE code and page one of their SAM registration; an active SAM registration is required to quote and be eligible for award.

Include the technical and pricing information, acknowledge any amendments, and provide the required evaluation information. Send questions to the same email address by the question deadline.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Identify the offered unit clearly by part number and explain how it meets the requirement for a serviceable fuel control unit. Include a detailed material specification or data sheet, pictures of the item, and an authorized OEM letter to sell, distribute, or service the products, as requested.

Show the country of manufacture and explain how the product meets Buy American requirements. Include all expected costs, including shipping and any core deposit, and provide at least two references for work completed within the past three years that is the same as or similar to this requirement.

Check that the quote covers every requested evaluation item, that any amendment is acknowledged, and that the file opens correctly before sending. Request receipt confirmation from NOAA.