CONTROL BOX,ELECTRI
ID: SPRRA1-25-R-0046Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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 AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/04d184aeb06d416c9430960973fc46e1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL, is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract to procure 60 electric control boxes (NSN: 1660-01-229-1186, PN: 94418-104) specifically for the UH-60 (BE) Blackhawk aircraft. This procurement is restricted to Curtiss-Wright Controls Electronic Systems, Inc. as a sole source due to other potential sources declining to bid, and it requires contractor-furnished packaging compliant with ISPM-15 standards, along with IUID markings. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver the items within an objective timeframe of 280 days post-award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin before final delivery to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, PA. Interested parties should submit their proposals via email, including cost breakdowns and acknowledgment of export control restrictions, and may contact Mark Highland or Christopher Butler for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Phyllis Carroll
    phyllis.carroll@dla.mil
    Wendellar Johnson
    wendellar.johnson@dla.mil
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    Sources Sought AX5F2428AX.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify manufacturers for the CONTROL BOX, ELECTRI, NSN: 1660-01-229-1186, Part Number: 70550-02024-104, which is integral to the UH-60 BLACKHAWK weapon system. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) indicates there is no active solicitation currently available. The initiative aims to gather information on potential suppliers, particularly from small business categories, while adhering to specialized acquisition formats due to the unavailability of necessary technical data or rights for broader competition. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336413, accommodating firms with up to 1,250 employees. Interested companies must meet prequalification standards and seek source approval for future contracts. The document clarifies that this SSS serves informational purposes only and does not imply any commitment to issue a solicitation or award contracts. Emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of contractors regarding engineering, production processes, supply chain management, and logistics associated with the manufacture of the specified part.
    SPRRA125R0046 Signed.pdf
    This government solicitation, SPRRA1-25-R-0046, is a firm-fixed-price, one-time buy for 60 electric control boxes (NSN: 1660-01-229-1186, PN: 94418-104) to support UH-60 (BE) Blackhawk aircraft. The requirement is restricted to Curtiss-Wright Controls Electronic Systems, Inc. (CAGE 1BT62) as a sole source, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), as other potential sources declined to bid. Key requirements include contractor-furnished, ISPM-15 compliant packaging with IUID markings, and an objective delivery schedule of 280 days after contract award. Proposals must be emailed, and accelerated delivery is encouraged. Offerors must provide cost breakdowns and acknowledge export control restrictions on technical data. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with final delivery to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, PA.
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