PARTS KIT,CONVERTER
ID: SPE4A725R0384Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7afece5fcb2a45458275676d9a856605/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for the supply of a Parts Kit, Converter, with National Stock Number (NSN) 1660-009246484, which is currently sole-sourced to Essex Industries, Inc. This procurement aims to ensure that interested parties possess the capability to manufacture and supply the necessary components, including managing labor, materials, logistics, and quality control from production to delivery. The estimated procurement quantity is 125 units, with unit pricing to be determined at contract award, and interested vendors must submit their organizational details and capability statements by February 19, 2025, to Eric Jones at eric.jones@dla.mil for consideration in the evaluation process, which will determine if the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or opened to full competition.

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    Eric Jones
    eric.jones@dla.mil
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    SOURCES SOUGHT 009246484.doc
    The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking market research participation for the supply of a Parts Kit, Converter, with NSN 1660-009246484, currently sole-sourced to Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE 19062). This sources sought notice is intended to identify potential vendors with the capacity to manufacture and supply the required components, ensuring they can handle labor, materials, logistics, and quality management from production to delivery. Interested parties must submit their organizational details and capability statements by February 19, 2025, via email to Eric Jones. The government will evaluate submissions to decide whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or open to full competition. Further details on Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are unavailable. The procurement quantity is estimated at 125 units, and unit pricing will be set at contract award. This procurement process reflects the government's approach to assessing market capabilities and aligning with its sourcing strategy.
    SYNOPSIS 009246484.doc
    The document outlines a federal request for proposals (RFP) regarding the procurement of a Parts Kit Converter, identified by NSN 1660-009246484. The solicitation, set to issue on March 6, 2025, with a closing date of April 5, 2025, will culminate in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a base period of five years. This procurement is classified as unrestricted and does not require certified pricing data or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) clearance. Vendors must provide written quotes, with price, past performance, and delivery as equally weighted evaluation factors. The contract will stipulate a minimum delivery order quantity of 31 and a maximum of 125, with an estimated annual demand of 125 items. The document emphasizes the necessity for suppliers to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provides instructions for accessing the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The supplier, Essex Industries, Inc. (CAGE 19062), will deliver under DLA Direct stock, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Overall, this solicitation represents a critical need for life support and surge items, engaging responsible sources in the bidding process.
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