BELL H1 X64 R-0004
ID: BELLH1X64R0004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/de22ef509c2c4d78a8265fe239ebdb22/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a sources sought notice for the procurement of various aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment under the title "BELL H1 X64 R-0004." The objective is to identify companies capable of manufacturing or obtaining specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) listed in the accompanying documentation, with a focus on items that require Government Source Approval prior to award. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of defense aviation assets, as it encompasses a range of components essential for aircraft maintenance and repair. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Candice Shaw at candice.shaw@dla.mil or call 804-279-6915, noting that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation and no funds are available for response preparation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Candice Shaw
    (804) 279-6915
    candice.shaw@dla.mil
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    NIIN POPULATION LIST.pdf
    The document provides a detailed list of various components identified by their National Item Identification Number (NIIN), Federal Supply Classification (FSC), and Nomenclature. The items range from aircraft parts like 'CLEVIS', 'PILLOW BLOCK', 'FITTING,SEAT ASSEMB', 'GASKET', and numerous 'TUBE ASSEMBLY,AIRCR' entries, to general hardware such as 'NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE', 'BOLT,MACHINE', and 'SCREW,MACHINE'. The list also includes specialized items like 'SOUND CONTROLLING B', 'ROPE,WIRE,AIRCRAFT,', and 'CABLE,SPECIAL PURPO'. The high frequency of items related to aircraft, such as 'SUPPORT,BEAM ASSEMB', 'MOUNT ASSY,PYLON', 'FRAME,AIRCRAFT', and 'BULKHEAD,AIRCRAFT', indicates that this document likely serves as an inventory or procurement list for aviation-related equipment and parts. This type of detailed listing is crucial for federal government RFPs, grants, or state/local RFPs where specific components are required for projects, maintenance, or manufacturing within the aerospace or defense sectors.
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