1-7/16" Diameter Wire Rope
ID: N68335-25-RFI-0193Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

PSC

CHAIN AND WIRE ROPE (4010)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/29219f138c37464daf37a547c125b679/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking information from manufacturers capable of supplying 1-7/16” diameter Wire Rope, part number A92791-38-3000, for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery program. This wire rope is classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and is essential for the recovery equipment used by the United States Navy to safely arrest aircraft. Interested manufacturers must submit a brief capability statement and a completed DD2345 form to obtain the drawing package, and if they wish to become an approved source, they must complete the Source Approval Request (SAR) process as outlined in the accompanying documentation. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Clement Slavick at clement.m.slavick.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 240-572-2429.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clement Slavick
    (240) 572-2429
    clement.m.slavick.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Attachment 1- Source Approval Request Req for Manufacturers.pdf
    The NAVSUP-WSS Source Approval Information Brochure outlines the procedures for manufacturers to obtain approval to supply Critical Application Items (CAIs) and Critical Safety Items (CSIs) for the U.S. Navy. It details the Source Approval Request (SAR) process, emphasizing the importance of quality, traceability, and manufacturing capabilities. SARs must be specific to individual items, and manufacturers must submit a separate SAR for each item. The brochure categorizes SARs into Categories I and II based on past production experience, while also noting that Categories III and IV will be scrutinized only under specific conditions. The document also describes necessary business registration avenues such as FedBizOpps, DIBBS, and NECO for vendors seeking procurement opportunities. Additionally, it explains the significance of site surveys in the approval process, particularly for critical items, and lists the essential components of an SAR package, including quality assurance documentation and capabilities statements. These guidelines aim to ensure that suppliers can meet Navy quality standards and operational requirements, ultimately supporting military readiness and safety.
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