Sources Sought for Test/Inspection and Repair of the Compass Set Control C-80121E/ASN Used on the UH-60 Black Hawk Aircraft
ID: 01142025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/71a9d5a0c7c1451486d504afe2c045df/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking sources capable of providing testing, inspection, and repair services for the Compass Set Control C-8012E/ASN, which is critical for the UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft. This device, previously manufactured by Honeywell, is essential for aligning navigational systems to ensure operational accuracy, particularly in different operational modes. The government emphasizes the absence of complete technical data for these units, highlighting the need for vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in repairing similar aviation navigation instruments. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 27, 2025, and all correspondence should be directed to the primary contacts, Bonnie Kolaya and Stephen Izzo, via email.

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    Sources Sought Compass Control SSA Jan 2025.pdf
    The Sources Sought Notice pertains to the U.S. Army's interest in identifying sources capable of providing testing, inspection, and repair services for the Compass Set Control C-8012E/ASN, essential for the UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft. This device, previously manufactured by Honeywell, aligns navigational systems for operational accuracy. The notice emphasizes the lack of available technical data for the units, indicating a pressing need for vendors to demonstrate capabilities in the repair of similar aviation navigation instruments. Responses should include documentation of prior performance, technical qualifications, and strategies for managing obsolescence. The government is gathering this information for planning purposes and to determine potential competitive procurement strategies, not to issue a contract or reimburse costs associated with responses. Interested parties must submit responses by January 27, 2025, and all correspondence will be managed via email. This sources sought notice highlights the Army's proactive approach to strengthen its supply chain by assessing available private sector capabilities and ensuring operational readiness for critical aviation components.
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