Sources Sought Synopsis (Northrop DLA BOA DO) T-38 Trunnion.pdf

Notice ID FD2020-24-T38-Trunnion

Active / Inactive Active

Notice Status Published

Department/ Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE (057)

Sub-Tier DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (5700)

Major Command AFMC (FA8203)

Sub Command AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER

Office FA8203 AFSC PZAAB

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contract Opportunity Type Sources Sought (Original)

Date Offers Due 11 / 03 / 2023, 4:30 PM MST (15 Days)

DESCRIPTION

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1 The Government is performing market research on potential sources of manufacturing for the following item(s):

Contract Type: Supply Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) End Item: T-38 Landing Gear Noun: TRUNNION STRUT, LAND

NSN: 1620013511053

R/N: 9155455-10

1.2 This notification is for market research purposes to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, knowledge, and ability to obtain access to the proprietary data to manufacture this item. This notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid.

1.3 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive.

1.4 The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.

1.5 The Government is interested in all small or large business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS Code.

1.6 The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and include information that demonstrates you possess or have the ability to obtain rights to the proprietary data required to manufacture this item.

PROGRAM DETAILS: The Government anticipates obtaining a “Class” Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition to authorize for a period of the next five (5) years for multiple sole source contract actions to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 79U29) using a variety of contract vehicles to fulfill requisitions for the Trunnion Strut, Land (NSN 1620013511053).

The Government anticipates issuing multiple Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source orders to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation under the existing DLA Aviation Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPE4A1-22-G-0002 through the end of its ordering period on 17 Dec 2026. Remaining contract actions under the five (5) year period will either be completed as orders under a follow-on DLA BOA or future enterprise/strategic IDIQ contract or stand-alone contract actions.

The Government does not own the rights to the data for the T-38 Trunnion Strut. Suppliers will need to have or obtain the complete technical data and drawings from the original equipment manufacturer, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 79U29).

Attempts to reverse-engineer this part has been deemed not plausible or economically reasonable.