T-55 Turbine Engine for the CH-47 Chinook Weapon System
ID: 24-R-0009Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06f7e9db09eb4899ae3df5ddea980d0f/view
Timeline
    Description

    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY is seeking a long-term strategic/sole source contract for multiple NSNs to support the A-BL; T-55 Turbine Engine for the CH-47 Chinook Weapon System. The contract will be issued to Honeywell International and will cover a total of two NSNs for a period of five years. The contract will include the supply of parts, inventory management, forecasting, distribution, storage, reliability improvements, engineering maintenance, and design control affecting these parts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Pizitz
    (256) 924-7920
    David.Pizitz@DLA.mil
    Phanicia Montgomery
    (256) 690-5421
    PHANICIA.MONTGOMERY@DLA.MIL
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