FORCE GENERATOR

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a "one time buy, firm fixed price" solicitation for a "FORCE GENERATOR" (NSN: 1560-01-658-0563, PN: 724VS201-1). The acquisition is restricted to LORD CORPORATION (CAGE 76005) as the only responsible source. The item is for the CHINOOK (CH-47) helicopter.

• Item: FORCE GENERATOR (NSN: 1560-01-658-0563, PN: 724VS201-1)

• Quantity: 15 Each

• Packaging and Marking: MIL-STD-129 markings required. Unit pack: 1, Intermediate pack: 000. Preservation: Military. Level Packing: A. Estimated maximum unit package weight and size are specified.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Origin

• Delivery Point: Destination (SR W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION, DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY, PA)

• Delivery Schedule: Commence 270 days after contract award, at a rate of 15 EA until shipment complete.

• Markings: Serial Number Requirement Reporting (SNRR) markings are required. Aviation Maintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A) markings are required. IUID markings are required (DFARS clause 252.211-7003).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Solicitation Number: SPRRA1-26-R-0026

• Offer Due Date: Not specified in the provided pages.

• Submission: Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. All proposals shall be emailed.

• Subcontracting Plan: Vendor shall submit a subcontracting plan along with the proposal, as per FAR 52.219-9 Alt II.

• Evaluation: Not detailed in the provided pages, but will include technical requirements, price, and past performance.

• Set Aside: Unrestricted. However, the solicitation is restricted to LORD CORPORATION (CAGE 76005) as the only responsible source.

• Accelerated Delivery: Encouraged and authorized at no additional cost to the Government.

• Points of Contact: Contract Specialist: Katrin Camp (KATRIN.CAMP@DLA.MIL). DCMA and Contractor POCs are TBD.

• Attachments: Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), SNRR Contract Data Requirements List, and related attachments are referenced.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency to conduct market research for the acquisition of a FORCE GENERATOR (NSN: 1560-01-658-0563, Part Number: 724VS201-1) for the CHINOOK weapon system. The government is seeking potential manufacturing/supply sources and assessing if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 336413 (with a Size Standard of 1250 employees).
• Procurement Basis: This acquisition is currently being procured under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to a limited number of responsible sources. The government does not own the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources, and reverse engineering is uneconomical.
• Interested Businesses: The government is interested in responses from all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.
• Prequalification: Contractors must meet prequalification requirements to be registered as a potential source.
• Website for Source Approval: Contractors are encouraged to visit https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt for source approval to compete for future solicitations.

Contractors will be responsible for:

• Successfully performing and complying with all special requirements.

• Recurring and nonrecurring engineering services associated with becoming a qualified source.

• All aspects of the manufacturing/production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery.

• This SSS is for informational and planning purposes only.

• It does not constitute a solicitation (RFP or RFQ) or a promise to issue one.

• Responses are not offers, and the government is not obligated to award a contract.

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• Submission of information is strictly voluntary.