SPE4AX20RASCP Request for Information: Aircraft Structures Project
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
DLA-Aviation, Richmond is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to provide a strategic support solution for a listing of NSNs under Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1560, Airframe Structural Components; 1660, Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment; and 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. The attached Spread Sheet Return File represents the current population of items DLA is seeking feedback on. The approximate annual demand value for these parts is $80 million. DLA is considering putting these NSNs on a long-term contract of up to 10 years in length. Any resultant solicitation is anticipated to be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
Within the Return File, you will notice multiple tabs and data fields associated with each NIIN.
Tab 1 is an instruction on how to respond to this informational request.
Tab 2 is a handy return file with blank fields that we respectfully request you fill in accordingly.
Tab 3 represents 3 year requisition history
Tab 4 represents the Small Business supply base.
NOTE: All information provided within this RFI and associated data and documentation is subject to change and adjustment based on input received from industry.
Scope of project:
This initiative contains 1,785 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) purchased and/or managed by DLA. The NSN list and associated data is attached to this RFI as explained above.
As part of this RFI, DLA would like to know if and how you would be able to support the two Courses of Actions (COA’s) stated below and the benefits and drawbacks of each approach from your perspective. Please read through the COAs and reply to the questions following each section accordingly.
General Questions:
Please indicate which NSNs you believe you could support. Are there common characteristics (e.g., material types, manufacturing process) among these NSNs?
For the NSNs you are unable to support, what are the primary reasons?
Given the list of NSNs attached, would you recommend segmenting into smaller groups, and if so, how (manufacturing process, platform, nomenclature, etc.)? Please provide specific groupings on the Excel spreadsheet provided. Please provide rationale for each grouping.
Is there an upper limit to the number or percentage of NSNs/PNs you would be willing to propose?
Is there additional information you can provide on the NSNs to aid in this division? (e.g. manufacturing process, materials needed)
Would you consider supporting NIINs beyond those that you’ve historically supported? If so, how would you identify those NSNs?
What additional data would help you provide pricing estimates?
Do you anticipate using partnerships to fulfill this contract? If so, what types of companies do you anticipate partnering with?
What is an adequate proposal response time for a potential solicitation?
Indicate your small business size/category in your response.
If applicable include a narrative describing risks this effort might present to your business or the supplier base.
Please specify what contract length you would recommend for this type of population and requirement
CD (Customer Direct) type contract Questions:
Customer Direct (CD) utilizes Time Definite Delivery (TDD) shipment requirements where Contractor shall prepare delivery orders for shipment to DLA customers within one to three days after receipt of order (ARO) in accordance with (IAW) the Contract Delivery Date (CDD). Contractors shall use Vendor Shipment Module (VSM (Section 2.9.3) for shipment processing. CD orders will be delivered directly to DLA customers. The CD requirement for TDD standards is based on DLAD 11.402-90, Time Definite Delivery (TDD) standards. The Contractor shall perform multiple supply chain management functions necessary to ensure the items are delivered directly to the customer in accordance with the metrics identified in Section 6.0 of this SOW. Such supply chain functions include, but are not limited to, material forecasting, acquisition, storage, packaging, and readying the material for shipment through VSM, warehousing, planning, forecasting, and delivery order shipment preparation responsibilities for these NSNs.
In a customer direct (CD) supply arrangement, the contractor forecasts demand, manufactures the NSN or procures it from a sub-contractor, stocks, and ships directly to DLA customers (within the Time-Definite-Delivery standards of either 1 or 3 days). CD items may be shipped in commercial packaging unless otherwise stated.
Please describe what commercial infrastructure you have in place to support a CD supply arrangement.
Given the additional responsibilities of a CD arrangement (material forecasting, acquisition, storage, packaging, and readying the material for shipment through VSM, warehousing, planning, forecasting, and delivery order shipment preparation responsibilities for these NSNs) what additional infrastructure do you need (if any) to fully meet this requirement?
Has your company provided items to DLA under a CD arrangement in the past? If so, please explain to what level; i.e. how many items, how often, etc?
What pricing methodologies (E.g., discrete firm fixed price) would you suggest based on supporting a CD supply arrangement? Please describe the methodology and provide an example. What pricing data can you provide to substantiate increases or decreases? If multiple awards, what timeframe for re-compete of items such as every 3 years? How long can you hold pricing before adjustment is needed?
What performance indicators under a CD arrangement have you been held to in the past and to what level (ex: 90% material availability, etc)?
Are there any other performance indicators you would suggest for measuring contract performance (e.g., on time delivery, material availability, Customer Direct Availability, etc.)?
What additional cost savings can you provide DLA through a Customer Direct model?
DD (DLA Direct) type contract, single or multiple award contract(s) questions:
In a DLA-Direct (DD) supply arrangement, the contractor manufactures the NSN or procures it from a sub-contractor and ships to a DLA depot upon completion of the order. The time to complete the order is based upon a negotiated production lead-time. The contractor does not forecast, stock or ship to the DLA customer.
Please describe what commercial infrastructure you have in place to support a DD supply arrangement.
What additional infrastructure do you need (if any) to fully meet this requirement? To what degree would this increase your costs?
What pricing methodologies (E.g., discrete firm fixed price) would you suggest based on supporting a DD supply arrangement? Please describe the methodology and provide an example. What pricing data can you provide to substantiate increases or decreases? If multiple awards, what timeframe for re-compete of items such as every 3 years? How long can you hold pricing before adjustment is needed?
What performance indicators under a DD arrangement have you been held to in the past and to what level (ex: 90% material availability, etc)?
Are there any other performance indicators you would suggest for measuring contract performance (e.g., on time delivery, material availability, Customer Direct Availability, etc.)?
What additional cost savings may be available to DLA for supporting this type of supply arrangement in lieu of a Customer Direct arrangement such as Economic Order Quantities and other savings?
Summary Information:
Additional materials, suggestions, and comments are encouraged. Please submit your responses and comments no later than April 27, 2020 via email to the point of contact below.
The purpose of this RFI is to allow industry to provide input regarding not only your capabilities relative to the proposed requirement, but also to provide input of your experience and best practices that will allow the Government to develop an intelligent acquisition/solicitation strategy. A key part of this process is determining the feasibility of requisitioning all listed NSNs under single contracts. DLA encourages any suggestions to sub-divide and/or group the NSNs if that would increase the competitiveness of the proposed contracting process.
DLA Aviation is holding a virtual Industry Day on May 12, 2020 to address questions from industry regarding the Attached Statements of Work (SOWs) for this aircraft structural RFI. Interested parties are encouraged to submit specific questions no later than. DLA Aviation will review the questions and provide answers during the Industry Day.
Industry Day:
The Industry Day will be held via teleconference.
General Session:
The General session will be conducted from approximately 0830 -1030 EST.
One-on-one Sessions:
DLA will also be offering one-on-one meeting time slots on a first come first serve basis. One on one meetings will be conducted approximately 1200 - 1700 in roughly 30-minute increments. If needed, one-on-one sessions may extend into additional days depending on the number of requests received.
Pre-registration for call-in attendance is REQUIRED. This is a no-fee event. Additional event details, including presentation documents, and call-in access data will be provided once final attendance is confirmed.
Industry Day Registration:
Please provide the following information to the POCs listed below:
Company Name-
Full Name (s) of employees/representatives attending the Industry Day
Email Address-
Phone Number-
DLA POCS:
Michael Gargiulo - Michael.gargiulo@dla.mil
Michael Weigartz - Michael.weigartz@dla.mil
Summary of Key Supplier Response Dates:
April 27, 2020:
Response to RFI questions and return data file
Submission of any questions you may have for the DLA team
Registration for the virtual industry day
Request for a one-on-one session (optional if your company desires to speak with our team)
One-on-one sessions will be offered on a first come first serve basis only
May 12, 2020:
Virtual Industry Day
A transcript of the questions and answers will be posted to Contract Opportunities under SPE4A220XXXXX_Aircraft Structural RFI.
Disclaimer:
In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the
government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for information received in response to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Information provided in response to this RFI will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives to determine how to proceed with the acquisition process. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
4/13/20, 4:41 PM STATUS: C-130 FMS Parts Procurement, Support Equipment & Warehousing IDIQ
The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources to provide agile and streamlined procurement of major C-130 aircraft parts and support equipment for its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Technical Coordination Group (TCG) partner nations. The contract will cover a broad range of parts, including avionics, engines, hydraulics, structures, and consumables, as well as support equipment such as test equipment, stands, and carts. The primary objectives are timely processing of requisitions, best value pricing, responsive customer support, quality material, and effective program management. The contract will allow C-130 FMS partners to easily requisition required parts and equipment, with the contractor responsible for user familiarization and customer support.
This is not a set-aside opportunity. The government anticipates utilizing a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one-year base period and four option years. Responses to the Sources Sought notice are due by July 27, 2023. The NAICS code is 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 1560-P - Airframe Structural Components.
FA8553-23-R-0017 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Robins Air Force Base
6/12/23, 8:25 AM A-10 PBL Project
DISCLAIMER: The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought Notice. As stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201€, response to this notice are not offers, and shall not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
Synopsis:
Sources Sought Notice is issued as a means of conducting market research to determine if any companies are capable of providing Performance Based Long Term Contract support for the A-10 Platform for all the items attached. The A-10 is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic (now owned by Northrop Grumman) for the USAF. The proposed contract action is for a Performance Based Long Term Contract support for the A-10 Platform for all the items attached for which the Government may solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by the synopsis response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a sole source or competitive procurement.
PURPOSE: The Government desires a Performance Based Long Term Contract provider to enter into a partnership to include supply support, demand/planning forecasting, material management, engineering support and sustainment elements, packaging, storage/warehousing, reliability improvements, and field customer service/engineering support of the A-10 Airframe manufactured by Northrop Grumman, and the associated A-10 Bill of Materials (BOM) of DLA managed consumable parts attached to support United States Air Force (USAF) customers. The contract is anticipated to be Requirements-type, Firm Fixed Price Contract, with a five-year base period, and 1, five-year option period.
OBJECTIVES: The overarching objectives of this acquisition are to: (1) decrease A-10 Airframe repair delays due to outstanding consumable requirements, and fill requisitions within material availability priorities; and (2) accelerate the airframe repair turnaround time through enhanced material availability. In order to meet these objectives, the contractor must have the ability to drive changes into the weapons system configuration and, more importantly, understand, analyze, and assess the implications—both in terms of performance and operational usage—of any potential configuration change.
The contractor will be required to aggregate all material requirements in order to leverage the best value for material support. The contractor will be required to deliver their supplies utilizing a Performance Based Long Term Contract process that pushes material into the DLA system to satisfy demands while significantly reducing DLA’s inventory investment and / or provides material directly to the end user. The contractor shall be responsible for forecasting, acquiring, stocking, and fulfilling requirements via its commercial operation/facility utilized to meet contract requirements. In addition to filling material requirements, the contractor is required to make recommendations for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) along with being responsible for obsolescence management and mitigating Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMSMS) challenges for the A-10 Bill of Materials (BOM).
Performance metrics associated with this acquisition may be tied to local DLA-A Aviation and DLA (worldwide customers) material availability. Small business participation will also be a metric. Reliability improvements, and backorder management are also potential metrics.
The contract will allow for an expansion of support based on developing and evolving A-10 Airframe requirements from DLA and/or USAF.
RESPONSES: The Government requires that only non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for the use of any proprietary information submitted.
Responses are required by no later than 21 November 2020.
Reponses must include the following information:
Company Name
Address
CAGE Code
Point of Contact
Phone
Email
Web page URL, if available
Small business type or category you represent, if applicable.
Identify as a U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity
Indicate whether your interest is a prime contractor or as a subcontractor
Respondents must address:
Their capability to satisfy all objectives listed above, to include a description of the extent and content of prior experience on PBL efforts that are similar in nature and scope and,
Willingness to provide upfront pricing for full term of contract (10 years) and,
Capability to support all parts in the attached list.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe software. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be unclassified and not exceed 20 pages in length. Please note: emails containing file types such as .zip, .xlsx, docx, or other macro-enabled extension, may not be delivered to the intended recipient. All responses and questions under this Sources Sought Notice must be transmitted electronically to Mr. Ryan Finan at Ryan.Finan@dla.mil and Ms. Paula Baker at Paula.Baker@dla.mil.
Prior to the response date, if necessary, potential respondents may request clarification by email. Significant responses to a potential respondent’s request for clarification will be posted to FedBizOpps under this Sources Sought Notice.
A_10_PBL_Project Defense Logistics Agency Aviation
10/22/20, 10:23 AM Various Angles
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking to procure specific aircraft parts for the MH-60T helicopter through a sole source solicitation. The procurement includes 4 each of two different angles: ANGLE, LOWER, RH and ANGLE, UPPER, RH, both manufactured by Strata-G Solutions LLC. The solicitation (Number 70Z03825QJ0000103) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared under FAR subpart 12.6 and part 13, with quotations being requested directly. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) that includes full traceability to the manufacturer and meet all requirements specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Key dates include a quotation submission deadline of December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of December 17, 2024, and a requested delivery date of February 28, 2025.
This is an unrestricted requirement with no specific small business set-aside, though the small business size standard is 1,250 employees. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Strata-G Solutions LLC is the sole source contractor, justified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive technical data rights and approval from the Coast Guard's Aircraft Configuration Control Board. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order, with parts to be delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The total quantity is 8 parts (4 of each type), with all items specified as NEW approved parts, and the government will evaluate pricing through methods including market research, previous purchase comparisons, and current price lists.
70Z03825QJ0000103 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
12/3/24, 1:25 PM Various Items
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Call for specific aircraft parts. The procurement is focused on acquiring four distinct components for the MH-60T helicopter, all to be sourced exclusively from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees and is classified under Product Service Code 1560 for airframe structural components. The small business set-aside has been dissolved, making the requirement unrestricted. The notice indicates that these specific parts are available from only one source and are critical for maintaining the USCG's aircraft fleet.
Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their quotations to Adam.A.Finnell2@uscg.mil and mrr-procurement@uscg.mil by 2:00 PM EST on February 10, 2025, referencing solicitation number 70Z03825QJ0000143 in the subject line. The government will evaluate submissions and make an award determination based on fair and reasonable pricing. The required delivery timeline is 365 days after receipt of order, though the USCG encourages earlier deliveries at no additional cost. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at origin by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), with F.O.B. point designated as Origin. While this is technically a sole-source procurement, the USCG is still open to receiving quotations from responsible sources, with the final decision on competition remaining solely at the government's discretion. The specific items include four units each of an oil cooler panel assembly, fairing assembly, panel assembly, and drain assembly, all specifically designed for the MH-60T helicopter.
70Z03825QJ0000143 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
1/10/25, 11:18 AM