Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY is seeking a supplier for the procurement of 6 units of ARM ASSEMBLY, TORQUE. This item is typically used for aircraft landing gear components. The supplier must have engineering source approval from the design control activity to maintain the quality of the part. The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing/repair knowledge, or technical data that are essential for maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures. Government source approval is required prior to contract award. Interested parties must submit the necessary information for source approval. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements.
The U.S. Navy is soliciting quotes for a federal contract to supply newly manufactured spare parts, with a focus on critical safety items for aircraft launch and recovery systems. These parts are essential for the functionality of crucial shipboard mechanisms.
The key objectives are to obtain spare parts that meet specific quality and safety standards and are capable of withstanding high-pressure situations. The Navy seeks assurance of the parts' durability and functionality, given the high stakes involved in military operations.
## Scope of Work
The successful awardee will be required to:
- Adhere to MIL-STD-130 markings and engineering source approval processes.
- Undergo pre-award and post-award surveys, along with interim and final inspections, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and safety standards.
- Develop a system for individual piece traceability, using non-permanent markings.
- Achieve a specific AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for critical features, with a tolerance range of 0.010 or less.
- Perform minor characteristic sampling, as per ANSI Z1.4 guidelines, with the sampling rate determined by the contractor and approved by the QAR.
- Assist in inspections, providing access to equipment, skilled personnel, and necessary tools for the Navy's QA representatives.
- Conduct First Article Testing, ensuring the presence of government personnel during the tests.
- Notify relevant parties of testing 14 days ahead of time and provide post-testing documentation within 15 days.
- Deliver parts from the same production facility used for the First Article Test, with certification to this effect.
- Comply with mandatory inspection requirements, including critical characteristic inspections, and provide associated data.
## Deliverables
- The awardee will supply new manufacture spare parts, with a focus on achieving the highest quality and safety standards.
- All contractual documents will be issued electronically, and the contractor will provide unit prices for each CLIN (Contract Line Item Number).
- The contractor must agree to the specified inspection and quality assurance procedures, including First Article Testing, and provide the necessary resources for Navy QA surveillance.
## Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this opportunity is restricted to companies that have previously undergone engineering source approval. Companies without prior approval may apply if they submit a Source Approval Request with the following information:
- Complete configuration drawings and testing procedures for similar items produced within the last three years.
- Process/operation sheets and purchase order details.
- A detailed analysis of similarities and differences between previously approved parts and the parts being applied for.
- Copy of inspection method sheets, including tolerance details, inspection devices, and sources.
## Funding and Contract Details
Funding for this contract is expected to come from the U.S. Navy's budget. The contract type and specific financial details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, the solicitation indicates that the evaluation criteria include lead time, price, and past performance, which suggests a competitive fixed-price contract.
## Submission Process
Interested parties should email their quotes by the specified closing date, which appears on page 1 of the solicitation. The unit price should be firm and fixed, with no tiered pricing structures.
## Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Lead Time: The time required to deliver the spare parts is an important consideration.
- Price: The pricing structure and overall cost of the parts will be assessed.
- Past Performance: The contractor's history of successful deliveries and adherence to quality standards will be analyzed.
- Capacity: The awardee must demonstrate the ability and resources to fulfill the contract requirements reliably.
## Contact Information
For clarification or further information, interested parties can contact the primary contact point:
Alexis Healy, telephone: 2156971143, email: ALEXIS.HEALY@NAVY.MIL
Companies seeking engineering source approval should contact:
Naval Inventory Control Point, as mentioned in Block 10 of the SF33 form.