RACK,ROTARY WING BL
ID: SPRRA125R0002Type: 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

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)

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https://sam.gov/opp/98109a9879534323aa6022e0f5733471/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking to procure six (6) units of a Rack, Rotary Wing Bl, specifically for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Weapon system. This procurement is a one-time buy under a Fixed Price contract, with production lead times of 900 days after contract award if First Article Testing is required, or 600 days without it, with deliveries scheduled to Tracy, California. The item is restricted to The Boeing Company, and interested firms must meet prequalification requirements to be eligible for award; they are encouraged to seek source approval for future solicitations. For inquiries, potential offerors can contact Lesley Odom at lesley.odom@dla.mil or Phanicia Montgomery at PHANICIA.MONTGOMERY@DLA.MIL.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers/suppliers for the acquisition of a Rotary Wing Blade Rack (NSN: 1730-01-115-7018). This effort is in support of the CH-47 Chinook weapon system. Currently, there is no active solicitation, and requests for solicitation will not be addressed. The acquisition is being pursued under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to the existence of only one responsible source, with a total potential size standard of 1,250 employees as per NAICS code 336413. All businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms, are encouraged to participate, although all contractors must meet prequalification requirements. The information provided by respondents is voluntary, and responses do not constitute an offer, nor is the government obliged to award any contract based on this announcement. Interested manufacturers must possess the necessary capabilities and qualifications to handle all aspects of the production process, including engineering, supply chain logistics, and compliance with the solicitation terms. This Sources Sought Synopsis serves informational and planning purposes only, indicating the government’s interest in broadening competition for future acquisitions.
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