1615 - FMS repair - blade, rotary wing

NAVSUP WSS (Naval Supply Systems Command) intends to solicit a sole source procurement for four rotary wing blades with National Stock Number 1615-011589679 and Part Number 70150-29100-041. The acquisition is specifically targeting the original manufacturer due to unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge that are not economically replicable by other sources. Potential bidders must understand that government source approval is mandatory, requiring submission of comprehensive information outlined in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure. Any offers that do not provide complete data will be automatically disqualified from consideration. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 24, 2025, with a response deadline of February 9, 2025, and interested parties can contact Mrs. Dana Scott at dana.l.scott14.civ@us.navy.mil for additional information.

The procurement is not designated with a specific set-aside and falls under the NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The contract involves acquiring replacement helicopter rotor blades, with a procurement quantity of four units under the Request for Material Code (RMC) 3C, which indicates acquisition from an established manufacturer. The procurement is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, as specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.225-3 and 52.225-5. Potential manufacturers must demonstrate they can meet the design control activity's qualification procedures, which must be approved by the cognizant government engineering activity. The government currently lacks sufficient, accurate, or legible data to contract with sources other than the current manufacturer, which further underscores the sole source nature of this procurement.