Adding canopy NIINS to BOA for F/A-18 Aircraft
ID: N0038325Y0012Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office, is issuing a presolicitation for the addition of canopy National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) to a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BOA) for F/A-18 Aircraft, specifically negotiating with The Boeing Company due to the absence of available repair data. The procurement involves repairs on specific movable canopies, with four distinct part numbers and their respective quantities outlined in the solicitation. These components are critical for the operational readiness of the F/A-18 Aircraft, emphasizing the importance of maintaining and repairing airframe structural components. Interested parties must respond within 15 days, and for further inquiries, they can contact Dianne L. Wydra at (215) 697-6681 or via email at Dianne.Wydra@navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DIANNE L. WYDRA, N793.02, PHONE (215)697-6681, EMAIL DIANNE.WYDRA@NAVY.MIL
    DIANNE.WYDRA@NAVY.MIL
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    NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia is issuing a solicitation for repairs on specific movable canopies, intending to negotiate exclusively with THE BOEING COMPANY due to the lack of available repair data. The repair items specified include four distinct part numbers and their respective quantities. The applicable NAICS code is 334111, and the items may qualify as commercial products under FAR Subpart 2.1. While this notice isn't a request for competitive proposals, responses from interested parties within 15 days will be considered. However, the Government reserves the right to proceed with the contract without delay for Source Approval, which is necessary for new sources. Interested parties not already approved must submit required information per the NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure. Points of contact for further information and submission guidelines are also outlined.
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