OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, separate written solicitation document will not be posted publicly. (ii) The solicitation number is FA8641-27-R-B001 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular / FAR Deviation Guide updates. (iv) Set-Aside Status: This requirement is not set aside for small business. This is a sole-source solicitation directed to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC, Arlington, Texas (CAGE: 8F4J2). (v) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): Specific line item structures, quantities, and units of measure are omitted from this public notice and will be provided directly in the RFP to the sole-source vendor. (vi) Description of Requirement: AFLCMC requires customized interior protective stowage inserts intended to provide secure stowage and protection during aircraft operations. The required scope includes the design, fabrication, and delivery of custom protective inserts. (vii) Delivery and Period of Performance: Delivery is estimated at 12 months from contract award, FOB Destination (specific delivery address details will be provided in the RFP). (viii) Justification for Sole Source: Transtar is the only known source with the proprietary technical data and specialized manufacturing capability necessary to satisfy the Government�s requirement within the required schedule. In accordance with FAR 6.305, the Justification & Approval (J&A) document supporting this sole-source selection will be published to sam.gov within 14 days after contract award. (ix) Provisions and Clauses: The standard commercial provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition, include, but not limited to, the equivalents of FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors � Commercial Products and Commercial Services), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), and FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders). Specific clauses will be detailed in the direct RFP sent to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC. (x) Proposal Submission: While this solicitation is directed as a sole-source procurement to Transtar Aircraft Interiors LLC and is not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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DOCUMENTS & LINKS
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NOTICE TIMELINE
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NAICS 336413 · PSC 1680 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.
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What this opportunity record tells you
SAM.gov identifies this as a combined synopsis/solicitation from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on October 23, 2026 and currently lists November 23, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.
The listed product or service classification is NAICS 336413 · Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing · PSC 1680. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.
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