REEL, SHOULDER HARNE
ID: SPE4A7-25-R-0541Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b06e9eed79c5461b89ea76ca12ae6ce1/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for the REEL, SHOULDER HARNE (NSN 1680-01-590-4019). This sources sought notice aims to assess the market capacity for organizations capable of providing the necessary labor, materials, and logistics management to fulfill the contract requirements, which may include project execution under performance-based acquisition contracts. The selected supplier will be responsible for the new manufacture of the item, including procurement, inspection, testing, and shipping, with the possibility of the requirement being set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. Interested parties are invited to submit tailored capability statements by April 16, 2025, to Michelle R. Scott at michelle.r.scott@dla.mil, as no solicitation is currently available and technical orders or qualification requirements are not provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MICHELLE R SCOTT
    (804) 297-7580
    michelle.r.scott@dla.mil
    Adrienne DavisDSN-695-4263
    (804) 279-4263
    Adrienne.Davis@dla.mil
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to conduct market research for the procurement of the REEL, SHOULDER HARNE (NSN 1680-01-590-4019) and is requesting capability information from interested parties. Currently, there is one approved supplier identified for this component. This sources sought notice serves to assess the market capacity for organizations to fulfill the contract's requirements, including the provision of labor, materials, and logistics management, as well as project execution under performance-based acquisition contracts. Interested companies are invited to submit tailored capability statements by April 16, 2025, with details about their organizational capacity and management structure, especially if subcontracting is expected. The DLA may set this requirement aside for small businesses, or it could be held as full and open competition for multiple awards. This market research does not constitute a solicitation, and no technical orders or qualification requirements are available at this time, making it essential for potential suppliers to demonstrate their readiness and capability independently.
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