SPRRA125R0017 Synopsis
ID: AX4F2397AXType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ENGINE ACCESSORIES, AIRCRAFT (2995)

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https://sam.gov/opp/595067cba4e14078a6558f51dee7fb2a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is soliciting bids for the acquisition of 139 CONTROL UNIT, APU parts for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK under Solicitation Number SPRRA1-25-R-0017. This procurement is on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with delivery required to Cherry Point, NC, and a production lead time of 684 days with First Article Testing or 456 days without. The parts are critical for military aviation operations, emphasizing the need for security and proprietary manufacturing capabilities. Interested vendors must meet prequalification requirements and are encouraged to seek source approval for future solicitations; they can contact Exavier Massey at exavier.massey@dla.mil or Christopher Butler at CHRISTOPHER.BUTLER@DLA.MIL for further details, with the closing date for bids subject to change based on the solicitation release.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Exavier Massey
    (256) 207-9373
    exavier.massey@dla.mil
    Christopher Butler
    (256) 690-5455
    CHRISTOPHER.BUTLER@DLA.MIL
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    AX4F2397AX Sources Sought.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for potential manufacturing/supply sources for acquiring a CONTROL UNIT, APU, associated with the UH-60 BLACKHAWK weapon system. The solicitation number is SPRRA1-25-R-0017 and no current solicitation is available, meaning requests for proposals will not be answered. The relevant NAICS Code is 336412 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The acquisition is categorized under a single-source justification due to the lack of adequate specifications for competitive solicitation. The agency encourages all types of businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms, to identify themselves if they can produce the required item. Firms are advised to seek source approval for future competitions. Contractors will need to manage all aspects of the manufacturing process and meet prequalification requirements. It is important to note that this SSS is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation, obligation, or a promise for future contracts. Responses are voluntary, and there are no funds available to cover response preparation costs.
    AX4F2397AX Synopsis.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for the acquisition of 139 CONTROL UNIT, APU parts for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK under Solicitation Number SPRRA1-25-R-0017. The acquisition will be on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with delivery to Cherry Point, NC, requiring a production lead time of 684 days with First Article Testing or 456 days without. The procurement is restricted to AAR Supply Chain, Inc., and Pratt & Whitney, as the necessary data to competitively acquire this part is unavailable. Vendors must meet prequalification requirements and are encouraged to seek source approval for future solicitations. Interested parties need to communicate via e-mail to request the solicitation details, ensuring all offers from responsible sources will be considered. The closing date for bids is subject to change based on the release date of the solicitation, and foreign firms must coordinate requests through their embassies. This solicitation underscores the government's commitment to sourcing specific parts tailored to military aviation needs, focusing on security and proprietary manufacturing capabilities.
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