SPRRA224R0081 PATRIOT SPARES – LOCKHEED MARTIN SOLE SOURCE
ID: SPRRA224R0081Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, NONROTATING (6130)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of components related to the Patriot Missile Systems, specifically under solicitation SPRRA224R0081. This opportunity is a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin, necessitating compliance with unique military specifications and quality assurance processes for items such as power supplies and cable assemblies. The procurement is critical for maintaining ongoing defense capabilities, with specific requirements including minimum monthly orders and detailed delivery schedules over five annual periods. Interested contractors should reach out to Theresa Beshenich at theresa.beshenich@dla.mil or Becky Brady at becky.brady@dla.mil for further information regarding submission timelines and requirements.

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    The document outlines a government procurement solicitation (RFP) for supplies and services, specifically focusing on defense contracting with Lockheed Martin for the production of components related to the Patriot Missile Systems. It is structured into various sections detailing the solicitation criteria, including bid submission timelines, contract clauses, evaluation factors, and specific requirements for items like power supplies and cable assemblies. The RFP emphasizes that Lockheed Martin is the sole source due to unique specifications governed by military standards, necessitating compliance with export controls and quality assurance processes. It specifies quantities and delivery schedules, indicating a minimum order per month and quantities for five annual periods. Additionally, the document includes terms for first article testing, serial numbering, and packaging standards to ensure military compliance. The solicitation is intended to support ongoing defense needs while ensuring that all proposals meet set quality assurance measures, establishing a streamlined process for contractors responding to this specific government requirement.
    The document outlines acquisition requirements for specific military components, primarily focusing on power supplies, circuit card assemblies, and cable assemblies. It details four distinct line items identified by unique NSNs (National Stock Numbers), each specifying the estimated annual demand (EAD) over five years, associated NAICS codes, and relevant shipping information. The text elaborates on procurement strategies, indicating that these parts must be acquired from designated manufacturers due to the lack of adequate technical data or rights for alternative sourcing. Engineering source approval is mandated for maintaining part quality, underscoring the essentiality of existing manufacturing knowledge and capabilities. The document emphasizes acquisition method codes (AMCs) to classify parts breakout scenarios, affirming the importance of ensuring compliance with design control procedures. These specifications guide the acquisition process within the context of federal RFPs and grants, highlighting the necessity of maintaining quality and manufacturing standards in defense contracts.
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