PROCESSOR,SIGNAL DA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a PROCESSOR, SIGNAL DA (NSN: 5895-01-724-2080, Mfr Part Number: 5561000-001). This is a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price solicitation. The government intends to award a single requirements type basic contract.

• The primary deliverable is the PROCESSOR, SIGNAL DA.

• First Article Test (FAT) is required. The FAT unit shall not be retained as a material standard and will not be destroyed during testing. The FAT report must be submitted in English.

• IUID markings are required.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129.

• Items must be ISPM-15 compliant for wood packaging materials.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Five years from date of award.

• Minimum Guaranteed Quantity: 144 each for the base award.

• Estimated Quantities: The solicitation details estimated quantities for five one-year ordering periods (Year 1: 144 EA, Years 2-5: 84 EA each).

• The government is not obligated to issue any orders beyond the guaranteed minimum but reserves the right to order any quantity up to or above the intended quantity.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Facsimile proposals will not be accepted.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance. The government intends to award to the offeror representing the best value to the government, which may not necessarily be the lowest priced or highest technically rated offer.

• The government will evaluate proposals and may conduct discussions.

• Key deadlines are not explicitly stated for proposal submission but are implied by the "Date Issued" and the need for timely submission.

• This requirement is restricted to SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC. (CAGE 2J622) per FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

• Accelerated delivery is encouraged at no additional cost to the government.

• All references to F.O.B. Origin apply to quantities ordered after the first delivery order.

• The government reserves the right to order any quantity above the guaranteed minimum quantity for the duration of the contract.

• Offerors are cautioned to ensure offers are provided on all quantities; failure to propose all CLINs may result in a determination of non-responsiveness.

• An offer may be rejected if it is materially unbalanced or contains unbalanced pricing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for a Five-Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a PROCESSOR, SIGNAL D (NSN: 5895-01-724-2080; Part Number: 5561000-001) applicable to the CHINOOK. The government is procuring this item, but notes that the data needed to acquire it competitively is not physically available and cannot be obtained economically, nor can adequate specifications be drafted for a competitive solicitation.

• The contract will have a minimum quantity of 144 each and a maximum quantity of 480 each.

• Production Lead Time (PLT) with First Article Testing is 144 each, 810 Days After Contract Award (DACA).

• PLT without First Article Testing is 144 each, 540 DACA.

• Deliveries are to TOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-5059.

• Contract Type: Five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• No telephone requests will be accepted. Direct requests and communication to ATTN: DLA-AHAB, Katrin Camp, Contract Specialist, via email: katrin.camp@dla.mil.

• For solicitation requests, provide name, company name, Cage Code, and a telephone number.

• All responsible sources may submit an offer.

• The closing date is an estimated date and may be adjusted dependent upon the release date of the solicitation.

• This item is restricted to SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC., CAGE CODE: 2J622.

• All offerors must meet prequalification requirements to be eligible for award.

• Firms that recognize and can produce the required item are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval to compete for future solicitations.

• Foreign Firms must process requests through their respective embassies.

• Reference the AvMC public website for future solicitations: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research purposes. The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking potential manufacturing/supply sources for a PROCESSOR, SIGNAL DA (NSN: 5895-01-724-2080, Part Number: 5561000-001) for the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system. This is not a solicitation, and no award will be made from this announcement.

• Acquisition of a specific processor part for the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system.

• The government is interested in companies capable of manufacturing and supplying this part.

• Potential need for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services related to becoming a qualified source.

• Contractor will be responsible for the entire manufacturing/production process, including supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence management, and final delivery.

• NAICS Code: 336413 (Processor, Signal D)

• Size Standard: 1250 employees

• The acquisition is currently being procured under FAR 6.302-1(a)(1) due to having only one responsible source.

• This is for informational and planning purposes only.

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

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• Interested contractors are encouraged to seek source approval by visiting AvMC's public website: https://www.avmc.army.mil/Directorates/SRD/TechDataMgmt

• The government is interested in all businesses, including 8(a), small business, small disadvantaged business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

• All contractors must meet prequalification requirements.

• This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one.

• Any information submitted is strictly voluntary.