Bid guide
How to bid on aircraft heat-recirculation fans for the Defense Logistics Agency
What DLA is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency seeks 71 aircraft heat-recirculation fans, part number 11304-1, under purchase request 7011370364. Delivery is required within 655 days after receipt of order to DLA Distribution Warner Robins in Warner Robins, Georgia.
The notice is an RFI, and the solicitation is expected November 5, 2026. DLA says the resulting contract will be firm fixed price. The item is subject to export control, and the procurement is described as unrestricted but sole source under FAR 6.302.
Key dates and the deadline
The notice was published October 20, 2026, with a listed deadline of November 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The solicitation issue date is November 5, 2026, and the anticipated proposal closing date is December 7, 2026.
The November 4 notice deadline and the anticipated December 7 proposal closing date are separate dates. Contact the buyer for the solicitation and confirm its instructions and closing details. The notice says the final award may consider price, past performance and other factors described in the solicitation.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit the approved source, Hamilton Sunstrand Corporation, Cage 73030, or another manufacturer able to submit a complete source approval package. DLA says no approved technical data package is available and that specifications, plans and drawings cannot be furnished by the Government.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. The notice also says the acquisition is unrestricted, but identifies Hamilton Sunstrand as the only currently approved source.
How to access the opportunity
Use the “View original source” control on the opportunity page. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
The solicitation will not be posted on DIBBS. Interested requesters must contact the buyer directly for a copy. The notice lists DLA Weapons Support (Richmond), 6090 Strathmore Road, Richmond, VA 23237, but does not provide buyer contact details.
Prepare a careful response
Request the solicitation from the buyer and review its submission instructions, evaluation factors and any requirements for a source approval package. Do not assume the unavailable technical data package or drawings can be obtained from the Government.
If you are not the approved source, check that your source approval package is complete before preparing your response. Verify that your proposed item matches part number 11304-1, assess whether you can meet the 655-day delivery requirement, and account for export control and FOB Origin terms.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Defense Logistics Agency; the original posting controls.