SOLE SOURCE Service contract for the replacement of liner bearings in the Non-Rotating Control Swash Plate P/N 7-311527061.
ID: W912NW-25-Q-0002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK CCAD CONTR OFFCORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT (J017)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1783a9fc0b534550aaba5c741a9db946/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a sole-source service contract for the replacement of liner bearings in the Non-Rotating Control Swash Plate P/N 7-311527061, crucial for the Rotor Control Branch's operations. This contract is designated for Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), which possesses the proprietary processes and technical data necessary for this specialized work. The contract, funded by Army Working Capital Funds, is set to commence in FY 2025 with a performance period of 12 months, and the offer due date is scheduled for 11:00 AM on October 22, 2024. Interested parties can contact Terry B. Clark at terry.b.clark4.civ@army.mil or by phone at 361-961-6489 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terry B. Clark
    (361) 961-6489
    terry.b.clark4.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    REDACTED LSJ.rtf
    This memorandum authorizes a sole-source contract to Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC for replacing liner bearings in the non-rotating control swashplate P/N 7-311527061, a mandatory repair for the Army's Rotor Control Branch. The contract, to be financed by Army Working Capital Funds, specifies a firm fixed price and a performance period of 12 months, commencing in FY 2025. As per DMWR 1-1615-315, only the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Sargent Aerospace, possesses the proprietary processes and technical data necessary for executing this work. Past contracts for similar services were also directed to Sargent Aerospace, confirming its status as the sole approved vendor. The contracting officer validated the market research conducted by the Contracting Officer Representative, which reaffirms the necessity of OEM involvement and substantiates the decision to limit competition. The memorandum underscores the urgency of the contract, indicating that failure to execute could jeopardize workload availability and operational efficiency at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. This justification ensures compliance with FAR regulations regarding procurement and emphasizes the government's commitment to effective and timely service acquisition.
    W912NW25Q0002.pdf
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