REPAIR OF INVERTER, AIRCRAFT, M
ID: N0038325PR0R228Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)
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    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office, is planning to solicit a sole source contract for the repair of an aircraft inverter (Part Number: 449-375-001-103, NIIN: 015842944) specifically for the AH-1Z Cobra helicopter. The procurement is necessary as AVOINIC INSTRUMENTS LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source for this repair part, with the government lacking the data to procure from alternative suppliers. This non-competitive contract, governed by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302, is anticipated to last one year, with proposals due within 45 days of the solicitation notice, and the award expected in February 2025. Interested parties should direct their capabilities and proposals to the contracting officer, Shannon Menickella, at shannon.r.menickella.civ@us.navy.mil, ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines, including Buy American Clauses.

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    NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia plans to solicit a sole source contract with AVOINIC INSTRUMENTS LLC for repair services pertaining to an aircraft inverter (Part Number: 449-375-001-103, NIIN: 015842944) for the AH-1Z Cobra helicopter. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), AVOINIC is the sole known source for this repair part, and the government lacks the necessary data to procure from alternative suppliers. This procurement, governed by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302, will be non-competitive. While firms not currently approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR), the award process will not wait for these approvals. The anticipated contract will last one year, using FAR Part 15 for acquisition procedures. Interested entities can submit their capabilities and proposals to the contracting officer via email within 45 days. The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses, and the anticipated award date is February 2025. All proposals must comply with specific procurement guidelines, including Buy American Clauses.
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