OEM Boeing Company CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System, Sole Source, One-Time Buy (OTB)
ID: SPRRA125R0042Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/28f7763ee33e4cc6acc4a14ba4cbaaea/view
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    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking to procure a one-time buy of two Pod-Assembly units for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon System. This acquisition is limited to the Boeing Company, as the technical data required for production is proprietary and cannot be sourced from alternative suppliers, making it essential for maintaining operational readiness of the aircraft. Interested parties must direct their inquiries to Lesley Odom at lesley.odom@dla.mil or Phanicia Montgomery at PHANICIA.MONTGOMERY@DLA.MIL, with a production lead time of 380 days after contract award if First Article Testing is required, and 253 days without it. The solicitation number for this opportunity is SPRRA1-25-R-0042, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit offers before the estimated closing date.

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