This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of a RAMP ASSEMBLY,AIRCR, NSN: 1560-01-689-4236, Part Number: 724S6071-127 in support of the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system.
ID: (SPRRA1-26-R-0003)Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ab8b10681d1a47a48093863b5466c476/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is seeking qualified sources for the procurement of one Ramp Assembly, Aircraft (Part Number 724S6071-127, NSN 1560-01-689-4236) in support of the CH-47 Chinook weapon system. This procurement is classified as a One-Time Buy (OTB) under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-25-G-0008/SPE4A1-25-G-0011, and it requires compliance with specific quality assurance standards, including a Contractor First Article Test and Item Unique Identification (IUID). The successful contractor will need to adhere to stringent packaging and transportation requirements, with an estimated production lead time of up to 810 days if the First Article Test is not waived. Proposals must be submitted by close of business on December 4, 2025, to Richard Allen at richard.allen@dla.mil and Jennifer Royster at jennifer.royster@dla.mil, with pricing and delivery terms included.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard Allen
    (256) 221-9950
    richard.allen@dla.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    SPRRA1-26-R-0003 AX5C0711AX Contractor TDPL.pdf
    This government file, identified by PRON\Request Number AX5C0711AX, details the procurement requirements for a "RAMP ASSEMBLY, AIRCRAFT" (Part Number 724S6071-127, NSN 1560-01-689-4236) for the A-BK weapon system. The documentation, consisting of Engineering, Packaging, Quality, and Transportation Supplemental Documents, outlines a sole-source procurement strategy due to proprietary technical data from THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE 77272). Key aspects include a Competitive Top Level TDP Evaluation deeming data "Adequate for Sole Source Procurement," mandatory Item Unique Identification (IUID), and specific packaging requirements adhering to MIL-STD-2073-1 for Military Preservation and Level A Packing. Quality assurance mandates ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent, with a Contractor First Article Test required (one unit for 5 days testing, 45-day government approval period). Transportation specifies FOB Destination, with various FAR and DFARS clauses applicable across all aspects of the procurement, emphasizing IUID, configuration management, and quality control.
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