RFP SPRRA125R0010 HOUSINGASSY,GEARBO: AX4F2389AX HOUSINGASSY,GEARBO
ID: SPRRA125R0010Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, DRIVE MECHANISMS AND COMPONENTS (1615)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for the supply of Housing Assembly Gearbox components for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. This procurement is structured as a five-year indefinite delivery requirements contract, with an initial order of 60 units under a firm fixed price arrangement, allowing the government to issue additional orders at its discretion without obligation beyond the minimum quantity. The supplied components are critical for the operational readiness of the Blackhawk helicopters, emphasizing the importance of compliance with specific packaging, inspection, and acceptance standards, as well as export control measures. Interested bidders should contact Josh Evan Long at josh.long@dla.mil or Christopher Butler at CHRISTOPHER.BUTLER@DLA.MIL for further details, and must be prepared to meet the outlined requirements, including a First Article Test and adherence to electronic submission protocols.

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    This document is a solicitation for a requirements contract for the Defense Logistics Agency, specifically for the supply of Housing Assembly Gearbox components for the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The contract is set as a five-year indefinite delivery with an initial order of 60 units, categorized under firm fixed price contracts. The Government can issue orders at its discretion, with no obligation beyond a guaranteed minimum quantity. A First Article Test (FAT) is required, and the contractor must provide reports as stipulated. Additionally, the document outlines specific compliance requirements including packaging, inspection, and acceptance standards. Notably, this solicitation incorporates export control measures under U.S. arms laws, emphasizing the critical nature of the supplied items. Potential bidders must be prepared to comply with unique item identification regulations and electronic submission protocols for invoices and documents via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The successful offeror must also adhere to a subcontracting plan and timelines for delivery and testing.
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