The approved manufacturer of this item is Rolls Royce Military Aero Engines (K0378). The FOB point is Origin, Inspection and Acceptance is Origin. Specifications, Plans or Drawings related to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Business size is unrestricted and is not restricted to small businesses. This solicitation will acquire the supplies cited herein on an Other than full and open competition basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), available from only one or a limited number of sources.

Solicitation is for a Definite Quantity Contract for a quantity of 3,844 each. Delivery: 358 days for production. Automated Best Value System (ABVS) applies. The solicitation issue date is December 27, 2013 and the closing date is January 27, 2014.
Any manufacturer, other than the approved source, who would like to submit a proposal on this item, must submit a complete source approval package (SAR). This is a letter Request for Proposal (RFP). Buyer intends to award IAW existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). A copy of the solicitation will not be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS). Sole source per FAR 6.302. A copy of this solicitation will only be available to requesters by contacting the buyer directly.