SOURCE SOUGHT NOTICE
ID: SPRPA124R0028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3757e3b0f58a438eb55f985dd7170337/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 65 units of the CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (NSN 1650-004493455), with part number 1211049-002. This procurement is classified as an unrestricted, firm fixed price, definite quantity Request for Proposal (RFP), requiring government source approval specifically from Arkwin Industries, the only approved source for this component. The timely delivery of these specialized aircraft parts is crucial for maintaining operational readiness, with an expected delivery schedule of 238 days after contract award. Interested offerors must complete the solicitation to be eligible for consideration, with proposals due following the anticipated solicitation issue date of September 30, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Michelle Toughill at michelle.toughill@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MICHELLE TOUGHILL
    MICHELLE.TOUGHILL@DLA.MIL
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    Presolicitation Synopsis.pdf
    The document is a pre-solicitation synopsis for a procurement requirement involving 65 units of the CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (NSN 1650-004493455), with the part number 1211049-002. This initiative is classified as an unrestricted, firm fixed price, definite quantity Request for Proposal (RFP), necessitating government source approval, specifically from Arkwin Industries, which is the approved source. Delivery is expected within 238 days after contract award, with the proposal requiring offerors to complete the solicitation to be eligible for consideration. Proposals can be submitted electronically. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or around September 30, 2024. The selection for award will factor in price, past performance, and other evaluation criteria, as detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The primary avenue for proposal submission and further inquiries is through the DLA point of contact, Michelle Toughill. This procurement underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to secure specialized components from approved suppliers under regulated competition protocols.
    Sources Sought Notice.docx
    The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking to identify interested vendors capable of supplying a specific component, the CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (NSN 1650-004493455), currently produced by Arkwin Industries. This sources sought notice aims to gather capability information, as technical specifications and qualification requirements are currently unavailable. Interested organizations must demonstrate their ability to manufacture the item, which includes labor, materials, logistics management, and shipping for a total of 65 units. While there is no solicitation at present, the government is gathering vendor interest for potential future procurement. Interested parties should submit their organizational details and capability statements by September 14, 2024. The inquiry will help determine the appropriate procurement method, and all submissions must be sent via email to the designated contact within the agency. This effort aligns with federal procurement processes, allowing the government to assess the market and plan for upcoming contracts effectively.
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