Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Sole Source - Acquisition of Galley Inserts

Agency	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Solicitation Number	FA8641-27-R-B001
Notice Type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS	336413
Set-Aside	No Set aside used
Place Of Performance	Arlington, TX, 76006
Posted	Oct 23, 2026
Source	Federal — SAM.gov
Response Deadline	Nov 23, 2026 16 days left as of Nov 7, 2026
Time Left	16 days left as of 2026-11-07
Primary	Michael Sia · [email protected]
Secondary	Elizabeth Fink · [email protected]
Official Notice	View On SAM.gov

About this opportunity

(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.

Who can apply

Set-aside: No Set aside used — as stated in the official notice: “No Set aside used”. Verify eligibility on the official notice before bidding.

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