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Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The DLA Aviation Philadelphia is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify eligible contractors capable of manufacturing AILERONs (NSN 1560-015756670, P/N 371578-24) for the KC-130J aircraft. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302-1 due to not possessing the necessary manufacturing data. Capability statements are requested by March 28, 2017.
Scope of Work
Contractors are sought to furnish all necessary labor, material, and facilities required for the manufacture of the specified AILERONs. The government explicitly states it does not possess the data required for this manufacturing effort.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Intent to Sole Source/Limited Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None specified (intent to sole source)
- Response Due: March 28, 2017 (15 days from publication)
- Published: March 13, 2017
Evaluation
This notice is for market research and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses received within the 15-day period may be considered. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this proposed contract. Only approved sources will be solicited, and source approval may be required. Award will not be delayed pending new source approval.
Additional Notes
Firms not currently approved sources must submit detailed information as per the Source Approval Information Brochure for Spares, available at: https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupwss/business_opps/SAR%20Spares%20Brochure.pdf.