Synop - NIIN:012212610
ID: N00383-24-Q-F401_updatedType: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)
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    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support office, is planning to issue a sole source solicitation for a Bifilar Assembly (NSN: 1615 012212610, P/N: 70107-28400-043) specifically designed for the H60 platform, with Sikorsky identified as the only known source for this part. This procurement is critical as the government lacks the necessary data and rights to procure the assembly from alternative manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of maintaining established supply chains for military support. The solicitation is expected to be issued in March 2025, with a closing date later that month and an anticipated award date in July 2025; interested suppliers are encouraged to submit capability statements within 15 days and can contact Samantha M. Freedman at samantha.m.freedman.civ@us.navy.mil for further inquiries.

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    NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) in Philadelphia plans to issue a sole source solicitation to Sikorsky for a BIFILAR ASSEMBLY (NSN: 1615 012212610, P/N: 70107-28400-043) designed for the H60 platform. Sikorsky is the only known source for this part, as the government lacks the data and rights necessary to procure it from other manufacturers. The solicitation will adhere to FAR Part 15 guidelines, excluding the use of FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Interested suppliers may submit capability statements within 15 days, and responses will be evaluated as the government reserves the right to decide on the competitiveness of this contract. This procurement is not a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The RFP is expected to be issued in March 2025, with a closing date planned for later that month and the anticipated award date set for July 2025. Electronic submission will be required for proposals. Interested parties can contact Samantha Freedman to express their capabilities. Overall, this notice emphasizes a focused acquisition strategy for a critical replacement part, reinforcing the reliance on established suppliers to meet essential military support requirements.
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