SPREADER ASSEMBLY
ID: SPE7M225R0008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND AND MARITIMECOLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING EQUIPMENT (1720)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/53730070fcd04f2bab4f01f6de2ef13a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land and Maritime), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Spreader Assembly, specifically NSN 1720-01-648-7320, which is classified under Aircraft Launching Equipment. This critical safety item must be manufactured by NAVAIR approved sources, and manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR will need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package for future procurements. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a quantity of 12 units, with a requested delivery timeline of approximately 700 days post-award, including time for Government First Article Testing. Interested suppliers should refer to the DIBBS website for the complete solicitation, which is expected to be issued on May 9, 2025, and can be accessed online. For further inquiries, potential bidders may contact Susan Lupo at 614-692-1198 or via email at Susan.Lupo@dla.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Susan Lupo614-692-1198
    Susan.Lupo@dla.mil
    Files
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    FMV Market Survey.doc
    The document outlines a market research request from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime concerning a potential Firm Fixed Price Contract for a Spreader Assembly (NSN: 1720-01-648-7320). The agency seeks input from potential suppliers to create a beneficial solicitation, emphasizing that this is not a request for quotes. Suppliers must submit a comprehensive survey detailing business size, manufacturing status, inventory capabilities, and compliance with various requirements, including commercial item status and pricing data. Additional inquiries involve estimated delivery schedules, quantity breaks, salient features, manufacturing details, and electronic data interchange capabilities. Respondents are also prompted to declare their willingness to submit offers and provide a unit price and delivery estimate. This solicitation serves as vital information for DLA's procurement process, intending to ensure that the agency can source the necessary components in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with federal procurement standards.
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