1660 - PAO Heat Exchanger

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation Philadelphia is seeking contractors to manufacture a specific PAO Heat Exchanger with NSN 7RH 1660 015126501, part number 1001441-1, intended for use with C-2/E-2 aircraft systems. The agency intends to solicit and potentially negotiate with a limited number of responsible sources under FAR 6.302-1 authority, indicating a potential sole-source or restricted competitive procurement. Interested contractors must submit capability statements within 15 days of the notice's publication, with the understanding that the government retains full discretion in determining whether to competitively bid the contract. Contractors who are not currently approved sources must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request package alongside their proposal, following detailed guidelines outlined in the Source Approval Information Brochure for Spares. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Joseph Lewis, who can be reached at JOSEPH.LEWIS@DLA.MIL.

This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors. The procurement involves a single NSN for an aircraft heat exchanger, with the government acknowledging that they currently lack the necessary manufacturing data. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the notice, and the quantity of heat exchangers to be procured is not explicitly stated. The timeline suggests responses are due by March 6, 2025, with the government emphasizing that they will not delay award while source approval is pending. Potential bidders are advised that the source approval process typically takes sufficient time that it cannot defer the contract award. Contractors must be prepared to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities and meet the specific technical requirements for producing the PAO Heat Exchanger for C-2/E-2 aircraft systems.