The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential manufacturing and supply sources for a mechanical housing component, specifically NSN: 3040-01-685-9876, part number 70351-38110-049, in support of the UH-60 Blackhawk weapon system. The agency is seeking qualified sources capable of producing this part, which requires engineering source approval to ensure quality and compliance with established standards. This acquisition is critical as it involves unique design capabilities and technical data essential for maintaining the part's quality, with the procurement being limited to one responsible source under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1). Interested businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms, are encouraged to contact Matt Tatum at timothy.tatum@dla.mil or Phyllis Carroll at phyllis.carroll@dla.mil for further information, although no solicitation is currently available, and responses are voluntary.

**Sources Sought**

Class Code: 30  
NAICS Code: 333613  
Subject: HOUSING,MECHANICAL  
Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-26-R-0027  
Set Aside Code: N/A

**Description:**  
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A  
RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Defense Logistics  
Agency to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources, and if future efforts can be competitive or Set Aside for Small  
Business. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 333613 which has a corresponding  
Size Standard of 750 employees. This SSS is to notify companies that the Defense Logistics Agency, Redstone Arsenal,  
Alabama, is seeking qualified sources for the acquisition of a HOUSING,MECHANICALD, NSN: 3040-01-685-9876, Part  
Number: 70351-38110-049 in support of the A-BE (UH-60 BLACKHAWK) weapon system. This part requires engineering source  
approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering  
skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The  
approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the  
Government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. As a result, this acquisition is  
currently being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(1) having only one responsible source. The  
Government is interested in all businesses to include 8(a), small business and small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled  
Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. All contractors must meet prequalification  
requirements in order to be registered as a potential source. Firms that possess the ability and can produce the required item(s)  
described above are encouraged to identify themselves. Contractors are encouraged to seek source approval in order to  
compete for future solicitations by visiting AvMC's public website:

https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt

The contractor shall be capable of successfully performing and complying with any and all special requirements in accordance  
with the terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation annotated above, at the unit prices established at time of a contract  
award. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a  
qualified source. The contractor will also be responsible for all aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including but  
not limited to: supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting,  
obsolescence issues and final delivery of assets as well as any and all additional costs incurred resulting from contract  
performance.  
DISCLAIMER: THIS SSS IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT  
CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR REQUEST FOR QUOTATION) OR A PROMISE TO  
ISSUE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE  
GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION  
TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR  
PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO  
THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.  
THIS ACQUISITION CONTAINS TECHNICAL DATA WHOSE EXPORT IS RESTRICTED BY THE ARMS EXPORT CONTROL  
ACT (TITLE 22, USC., SEC 2751 ET SEQ) OR THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT (TITLE 50, USC., APP 2401-2402)  
EXECUTIVE ORDER 12470. THIS INFORMATION CANNOT BE RELEASED OUTSIDE THE UNTIED STATES WITHOUT  
PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNMENT.  
"EXPORT CONTROL REQUIRES THE APPLICABLE CERTIFICATIONS TO BE CURRENT FOR BOTH THE QUOTER AND  
MANUFACTURER. THE OFFEROR AND ANY SOURCE(S) OF SUPPLY IT WILL USE FOR CONTRACT PERFORMANCE  
MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE UNITED STATES/CANADA JOINT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (JCP) CERTIFICATION TO  
ACCESS EXPORT-CONTROLLED DATA. DLA DOES NOT INTEND TO DELAY AWARD IN ORDER FOR AN INELIGIBLE  
OFFER OR ITS SOURCE(S) SUPPLY TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE AUTHORITY APPROVAL TO ACCESS THE EXPORTCONTROLLED  
DATA."

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