ROD END ASSY, DAMPER / 1615-01-189-0441 / 70106-08104-04 / AX4F2373AX
ID: SPRRA1-24-R-0068Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9664ba10731f467988eb6472c25617fe/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is soliciting proposals for the supply of Rod End Assembly, Damper, specifically for the UH-60 (BE) Blackhawk weapon system. This procurement is a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a minimum initial order of 240 units and a maximum potential quantity of 720 units over the contract period. The selected contractor will be responsible for adhering to arms export control laws and specific packaging standards, with proposals evaluated primarily on price and delivery schedule. Interested parties must submit their proposals by September 9, 2024, and can contact Alivia Boyd at alivia.boyd@dla.mil or Christopher Butler at christopher.butler@dla.mil for further information.

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    AX4F2373AX Sources Sought.pdf
    AX4F2373AX Synopsis.pdf
    SPRRA124R0068-0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to solicitation SPRRA1-24-R-0068, specifically detailing changes to the closing date for proposals related to a supply contract for the UH-60 (BE) Blackhawk weapon system. The amendment extends the submission deadline from September 2, 2024, to September 9, 2024. This solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses, as mandated by federal guidelines. The contract, which is a firm-fixed-price five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), pertains to a specific part, the Rod End Assembly, Damper, with the National Stock Number (NSN) provided. The amendment outlines that flight safety and production tests are not required, and it emphasizes compliance with Arms Export Control regulations for handling sensitive data. Proposals must be submitted via email, with a requirement for current certification under the U.S.-Canada Joint Certification Program. Evaluation criteria prioritize price and delivery schedules that best benefit the government, stressing that these factors are more important than cost alone. Overall, this document serves to inform potential contractors of changes and the requirements necessary for submitting proposals in response to a government need.
    SPRRA124R0068.pdf
    The document details a government solicitation for a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract concerning the supply of "Rod End Assembly, Damper" for the UH-60 Blackhawk weapon system. This solicitation explicitly reserves eligibility for small businesses, ensuring that only offers from such firms will be considered. Proposals are evaluated primarily based on price and delivery schedule, with an emphasis on advantageous offers to the government. The minimum quantity for the initial order is set at 240 units, with a maximum potential quantity of 720 units over the contract period. Special requirements include adherence to arms export control laws, specific packaging standards, and various inspection and acceptance procedures. The technical data necessary for proposals will be accessible via a secure DoD site. Details about the procurement process are specified, including conditions for non-responsiveness due to incomplete offers. Additionally, the document outlines terms for electronic invoicing and payment instructions, emphasizing compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the contract duration. This solicitation underscores the government's commitment to sourcing critical components while fostering small business participation in defense-related contracts.
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