Class Code: 25 NAICS Code: 336350 Subject: RING, SUPPORT, TRANS Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-26-R-0016 Set Aside Code: N/A
ID: SPRRA126R0016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

PSC

VEHICULAR POWER TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS (2520)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9fd8bf1a55b1458c87c3a64a4c6ed760/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for a RING, SUPPORT, TRANSMISSION, specifically NSN: 2520-01-316-3031, in support of the CH-47 weapon system. The agency is seeking qualified businesses, including small and disadvantaged enterprises, to assess the feasibility of competitive procurement or set-asides for future contracts. This initiative is crucial as the government does not own the rights to the necessary data for alternative sourcing, making it uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. Interested firms are encouraged to contact Jay Hobbs at JAY.HOBBS@DLA.MIL for further information, noting that this announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jay Hobbs
    JAY.HOBBS@DLA.MIL
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