COVER ASSEMBLY, TRANS
ID: SPRRA126R0017Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/56cd809048094830abf21537a1e0cfe3/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the manufacturing and supply of a COVER ASSEMBLY, TRANS (NSN: 1615-01-114-2150, Part Number: 145D2301-3) for the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system. This opportunity is classified under NAICS Code 336413, which pertains to Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and is currently non-competitive due to the government not owning the data rights and the challenges associated with reverse engineering. The DLA encourages all business types, including small businesses, to express their interest and seek source approval through the Army Aviation and Missile Command's website to participate in future solicitations. Interested parties can contact Jonathan Gunnels at jonathan.gunnels@dla.mil for further information regarding this Sources Sought Synopsis.

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    Jonathan Gunnels
    jonathan.gunnels@dla.mil
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    Sources Sought AX6C0385AX SPRRA126R0017.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for a COVER ASSEMBLY,TRA (NSN: 1615-01-114-2150, Part Number: 145D2301-3) for the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system. The proposed NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1250 employees. Currently, this acquisition is non-competitive due to the government not owning the data rights and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering. The DLA is interested in all business types, including small businesses, and encourages qualified firms to identify themselves and seek source approval through AvMC's website to compete in future solicitations. Responding contractors must be capable of manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, and all associated engineering services. This SSS is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to award a contract.
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