8120 - Requirement for 288 cylinders for F-18. NIIN 01-446-5116
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRPA125RES07
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation Philadelphia) is seeking contractors to manufacture 288 cylinders (NSN 7RE 8120-01-446-5116, P/N 9484901) for F-18 aircraft. The agency intends to solicit and potentially negotiate with a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302-1 procurement authority. Contractors must be prepared to provide labor, materials, and facilities necessary to produce the specified cylinders. All interested sources may submit capability statements in response to this notice, with proposals accepted within 15 days of publication. The government will carefully evaluate submissions and retains full discretion to determine whether to competitively award the contract.
This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned. Potential bidders must be aware that source approval is required, and those not currently approved must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request package alongside their proposal. The procurement involves commercial and industrial gas cylinders classified under NAICS 332420 for Metal Tank Manufacturing. Contractors should note that DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay the award while source approval is pending, and the typical approval process may impact potential timelines. Interested parties can obtain additional submission information through the naval supply website (https://www.navsup.navy.mil) and can contact the point of contact at john.mccarry@dla.mil for further details.
Notice text
DLA Aviation Philadelphia is seeking eligible contractors to furnish effort including labor, material, and facilities as may be required to manufacture the items as specified within this document.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source or a limited number of responsible sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The Government intends to solicit for the procurement of: NSN 7RE 8120-01-446-5116 SF, P/N 9484901 Cylinder and the F-18 aircraft that is used on or supports. The Government does not possess the data necessary to perform the required manufacture of the item.
All responsible sources may express their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after the date of publication of this Sources Sought Notice may 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. Only approved sources will be solicited, and source approval may be required. DLA Aviation Philadelphia will not delay award while source approval is pending.
The time required for approval of a new source is normally such that an award cannot be delayed pending approval of a new source. If you are not an approved source you must submit, together with your proposal, the information detailed in Source Approval Information Brochure for Spares.
Additional information for submitting a Source Approval Request package can be obtained at:
https://www.navsup.navy.mil
The POC is (john.mccarry@dla.mil).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cylinder, compressed | Award Notice | |
| Cylinder, compressed | Solicitation | |
| Cylinder, compressed | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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