Transfer Housing Assembly Survey Response
ID: W912CH-25-R0117Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

GUNS, THROUGH 30MM (1005)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of repairing the Transfer Housing Assembly for the AH-64D and AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information regarding industry capabilities for a potential one-time purchase of this military-specific component, as the Army currently relies on The Boeing Company as the sole supplier and lacks a complete technical data package for the item. Interested businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including past experience, production capabilities, lead times, pricing, and quality management systems, by April 11, 2025, to Richard Hall at richard.g.hall64.civ@army.mil. Participation in this market research is voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in response to this request.

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    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal is seeking information from businesses regarding their interest and capabilities in producing a Transfer Housing Assembly for the AH-64D and AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters. This notice serves as a Sources Sought Request to gather insights for a potential one-time purchase of this military-specific item. Interested vendors are requested to complete a survey and submit it via email by April 11, 2025. The current sole supplier is The Boeing Company, and the Army lacks a complete technical data package for the item. Companies should specify if they can produce the assembly and provide relevant details including past experience, production capabilities, lead times, pricing, and quality management systems. The document also emphasizes that all submissions contain confidential information, which must be clearly marked, and stresses that participation is voluntary with no obligation on the part of the government for contract awards. This request is part of the government's effort to understand market capabilities for future procurement planning without committing to bids or contracts.
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