SPRRA1-25-Q-0006 - DOOR,AIRCRAFT - 1560015826079
ID: SPRRA1-25-Q-0006Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fd8ae148dad546b2adeb3d0379a2facd/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking to procure three aircraft doors specifically for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK under solicitation number SPRRA1-25-Q-0006. This acquisition, which is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation due to the specialized nature of the item, requires a Firm Fixed Price contract with a production lead time of 1,080 days post-award, including first article testing, or 720 days without testing, with deliveries to Texarkana, TX. Interested firms must meet prequalification standards to be eligible for submission, and the contracting officer for this opportunity is Christopher Butler, who can be reached at christopher.butler@dla.mil or 256-690-5455. The estimated closing date for responses will be determined based on the solicitation release date, and foreign firms are advised to request solicitation details through their embassies.

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    AX4F2398AX Sources Sought.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify manufacturing sources for an aircraft door (NSN: 1560-01-582-6079, Part Number: 70207-52701-041) needed for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK weapon system. This Sources Sought Synopsis indicates that there is no current solicitation available, and interested parties will not receive responses for requests for solicitations. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Given the lack of available data to competitively procure the part, the government plans to proceed under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) with a single responsible source. The agency encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms. Potential suppliers are advised to seek source approval and must meet prequalification requirements to be considered. Although this announcement serves only informational purposes and does not constitute a commitment to award contracts or issue future solicitations, firms capable of producing the required item(s) are encouraged to contact the provided email for further details. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of production and associated engineering services per the terms of any resulting contract.
    AX4F2398AX Synopsis.pdf
    The government seeks to acquire three aircraft doors under a Firm Fixed Price contract, specifically for the UH-60 BLACKHAWK, referenced by NSN: 1560-01-582-6079 and part number 70207-52701-041. The solicitation number is SPRRA1-25-Q-0006, with production lead time estimated at 1,080 days post-award, including first article testing, or 720 days without testing, with deliveries to Texarkana, TX. The acquisition is restricted to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation due to the specialized nature of the item; competitive procurement is not feasible due to a lack of accessible data or specifications. Interested firms must meet prequalification standards to be eligible for submission. The agency encourages potential suppliers to seek approval for future solicitations. The estimated closing date for responses may adjust based on the solicitation release date, with specific guidance for foreign firms regarding solicitation requests through their embassies. The contracting officer is Christopher Butler.
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